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We are a collective committed to making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.\nHere is how you can be a part of that switch:\nJob Description\nAre you an experienced ecologist ready to lead projects, shape best practice and support the growth of a high-performing team? At Assystem UK, you will take on a senior, client-facing role that combines technical delivery with team leadership and commercial awareness across major infrastructure and development schemes in the UK.\nThe Role\nYou will be embedded within live project environments, supporting planning, consenting, construction and operational phases. Acting as the ecological focal point within multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure ecological risks are managed pragmatically while maintaining programme and commercial objectives.\nAlongside leading complex projects, you will play a key role in strengthening and developing the ecology practice. You will mentor colleagues, support resource planning and contribute to strategic growth, helping to position ecology as a trusted and commercially successful discipline within the wider business.\nThis is a full-time, site-based position, with the location split being Essex, with occasional office visits to our Central London HQ.\nWhat You Will Be Doing:\nProject Delivery and Technical Leadership\nLead ecological surveys and assessments, including habitat appraisals, protected species surveys and impact evaluations\nOversee ecological input into housing, infrastructure, renewables and energy projects\nPrepare and review high-quality technical reports, including EIAs, HRAs, mitigation strategies and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments\nMonitor construction activities to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation and licence conditions\nSupport and lead protected species mitigation strategies and EPS licence applications\nInvestigate ecological incidents and implement proactive risk management measures\nDeliver ecological briefings and provide clear, practical advice to site teams and project managers\nTeam and Practice Leadership\nLead, mentor and support ecologists at senior, mid-level and junior grades\nAlign team resourcing with project demands, managing workloads and supporting recruitment where required\nChampion best practice in ecology, health and safety, quality assurance and legislative compliance\nContribute to the continuous improvement of technical standards and delivery processes\nStrategic and Commercial Contribution\nSupport work-winning activities including tenders, fee proposals, client presentations and framework bids\nMonitor project budgets, programme delivery and resource forecasts\nContribute to practice growth plans aligned with wider business objectives\nBuild strong relationships with clients, regulators and collaborators, acting as a trusted senior contact\nWhat You Will Bring\nA degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline, supported by significant experience in applied ecological consultancy. 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Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.\nWe are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. 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