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Principal Ecologist/Associate Director

Offered by RPS [View profile]
Reference Not known
Location Glasgow
Date posted 02 December 2008
Application deadline 30 January 2009
Level of appointment Other
Type of contract Permanent
Salary band 30-40k
Salary detail £based on experience, but in the £30-40,000 range
Start details ASAP

Summary

RPS' ecology workload in Scotland has grown substantially over recent years. To help develop this portfolio further, a senior colleague is required to help manage staff and key projects.

The role will be supporting business development, supervising staff, producing tenders, and helping to ensure the smooth running of the 20-strong ecology team.

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Detailed Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

RPS' ecology workload in Scotland has grown substantially over recent years. To help develop this portfolio further, a senior colleague is required to help manage staff and key projects.

The role will be supporting business development, supervising staff, producing tenders, and helping to ensure the smooth running of the 20-strong ecology team.

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

You will bring considerable consultancy experience and in-depth knowledge of at least one aspect of ecology (birds or botany would be of particular benefit). You will have first-hand experience dealing with conservation issues in the planning system, and have excellent client contact skills.

You will also need demonstrable track record in business development, project and staff and budget management. 

Of equal importance for our team is a positive outlook, enthusiasm, and ability to work as part of a busy and productive team.

Companies where this candidate may currently be employed:

Motts, Jacobs, Halcrow, Haskoning, etc. (i.e. large civil engineering companies), plus any environmental consultancy (ERM, Atkins, SKM, LUC, etc.)

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