Technical Director - Ecology & Biodiversity

SLR Consulting has an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecological professional to join our European team at the Technical Director grade and based in Leeds. You will 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.

The 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.

Duties

• You will liaise with other SLR technical teams on a variety of subjects including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise and air quality while working closely with senior members of the team.
• The role will 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 a key part of the role.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A passion for ecology, delivering high quality work and assisting the development of other ecological professionals.
• Substantial ecological experience, ideally within consultancy and 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.

About SLR

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We have a collaborative culture and a structured career framework, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, flexible bank holidays and 25 days annual leave.

Culture & Inclusion

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering an inclusive environment where all people can thrive. Applications are welcome from all individuals, regardless of background, including those from groups that are currently under‑represented at SLR.