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Technical Director Ecology & BiodiversitySLR Consulting • Leeds, England, UK
Technical Director Ecology & Biodiversity

Technical Director Ecology & Biodiversity

SLR Consulting • Leeds, England, UK
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative people-first culture.

Due to continued growth we are seeking an experienced Technical Director Ecology to join our established Ecology team in Leeds delivering high-profile projects across the power mining & minerals infrastructure and built environment sectors.

Youll play a leading role in delivering ecological services for large and complex multidisciplinary projects working closely with clients and colleagues across the business. The role includes:

  • Project and technical leadership for ecology inputs on major projects
  • Client management business development and proposal support
  • Mentoring and coaching less experienced ecologists
  • Desk-based project work alongside occasional site visits and travel across the UK and potentially overseas

Youll collaborate with colleagues across Planning Landscape Hydrology Noise Air Quality and other specialist disciplines delivering impactful projects while helping to grow SLRs ecology offering across the UK and internationally.

Rewards & Benefits

SLRs One Team culture is at the heart of our business providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework regular performance reviews and support for professional development we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

  • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life income and travel insurance
  • Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
  • Volunteering and Community Giving
  • Flexible hybrid and agile working
  • 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
  • Buy or sell leave options
  • Core working hours
  • Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
  • Enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave pay
  • Workplace Nursery benefit
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Specialist support for mental health stress and menopause supporting our people both professionally and personally

About You

  • Extensive ecological consultancy experience ideally across infrastructure power mining & minerals and built environment sectors
  • Relevant degree in Ecology Environmental Science Biological Sciences or a related discipline
  • Significant project management and stakeholder engagement experience
  • Proven track record of developing client relationships winning new work and supporting business growth
  • Appropriate level of membership with CIEEM or equivalent professional body
  • Strong technical reporting communication and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for delivering high-quality ecological work and developing others
  • A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK is required for site visits

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this Technical Director Ecology role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions wed love to hear from you.


Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
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