Overview

Thomson Environmental Consultants are experts in environmental compliance. Our specialist teams have been advising our clients across various sectors, on how to achieve their objectives and meet required environmental compliance since 2004. We cover a breadth of specialisms and are always pragmatic with our advice. With offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds and Manchester, our teams provide: ecological advice; undertake surveys and assessments; habitat design and creation; ecological contracting; invasive species management; freshwater and marine consultancy; arboriculture consultancy and contracting; data management and mapping; and marine laboratory services (invertebrates, fish and sediment analyses).

You can find out more about the type, size and scope of the projects we work on here: https://www.thomsonec.com/projects/

You’ll be joining a company which is ambitious, progressive, rapidly growing and offers certainty in times of change. One where you play a key part in shaping the future and where you will be directly rewarded for your contributions to its growth, as we are proudly employee owned. We are constantly innovating and being opportunistic to market changes. This is demonstrated through many recent in-house development projects and the addition of climate change and biodiversity net gain to our commercial offering to our clients. It really is an exciting time to join #teamthomson!

Our workplace is happy and friendly – we are commercial but not corporate, guided by our values of Respect, Integrity, Support and Excellence. As an Employee Owned Trust (EOT) our collective efforts generate results that translate into greater rewards for everyone. You’ll enjoy all the benefits we have to offer, including EOT approved bonuses (after a qualifying period), the opportunity to contribute to and lead on high-profile, once in a life-time projects, 25 days annual leave, free parking (location dependent) and regular social events.

Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join our Cardiff team, enhancing our offering to clients and building on our success.

Suitable candidates will have strong commercial project management skills, and will also be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques. Outputs are expected to be high quality, on time and within budget. As with all consultancy work, you will need to be a professional with the ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive client relationships.

Requirements

Successful candidates must

• have relevant and proven experience in a similar role, within a commercial ecological consultancy
• have a degree or postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in an ecological or related subject
• be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques
• have advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas as well as holding a protected species licence(s)
• be organised with experience of managing projects
• be financially adept with the ability to manage budgets
• have excellent written communication skills and be able to produce meticulous and accurate technical reports, for example EPSL applications, EcIA chapters and habitat regulation assessments
• have a full UK driving licence and use of a car
• have a positive outlook and a strong desire to succeed.

Ideally you will also

• have a proven work winning track record, experience of preparing bids and tenders and generating new business opportunities.
• full membership of CIEEM (or to have eligibility if not currently held)
• have experience of leading and motivating a team of both site and office-based staff

Other information

This is a permanent position, with a working split between our Cardiff office, home and on-site work. We’ll consider suitable candidates on full-time or part-time/flexible working patterns.