Principal Ecologist (or Technical Director)

Duties will be varied but will include:

• You will be expected to liaise with other SLR technical teams on a variety of subjects including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise and air quality whilst working closely with senior members of the team. The key aspect of the role will be the management and delivery of ecology inputs to a range of potentially large and complex projects across our business sectors.


• The role will also include assisting the relevant sector leads with the development of new opportunities, both within SLR's existing client network and ideally within their own network of contacts.


• Mentoring of more junior staff is also a key part of the role, as it is for all senior staff at SLR.


• Depending on skills and experience, and the specific goals of the successful candidate, the role may also include staff management and leading our work on particular ecological specialisms.


• The role will involve working with other team members located across the UK and may require short-term travel across the UK and potentially overseas, depending on client/project sites., A passion for ecology, for delivering high quality work and for assisting the development of other ecological professionals.
  
  Substantial ecological experience, ideally within consultancy and ideally across all sectors.


• Significant project management skills and experience.


• A track record in successful business development and the ability to manage client relationships, and to win and deliver new work through both existing and new client contacts.


• Relevant degree level qualification plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent.


• Full driving licence valid in the UK


• Excellent communication and report writing skills;


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.

SLR has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ecological professional to join our European team at SLR's Principal or Technical Director grade and based in Southampton (grades run from Project - Senior - Associate - Principal - Technical Director), and play a lead role in undertaking and delivering a range of projects across our business sectors, particularly including Power, Mining and Minerals and Built Environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of ecology inputs to a number of large and complex projects, which now represent an increasingly large proportion of our work.

With a structured career framework putting staff in charge of their own progression and a team of over 80 permanent ecologists, SLR Consulting leads the way in providing exemplar ecological advice and services. We have a real passion for what we do and due to continued commercial success and a very healthy work book, we have fantastic opportunities for an experienced professional to become part of the SLR team., SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ staff across 6 regions - including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.