Director - Ecology
Bristol
Looking for a Director role that will see you develop ecological services across the south of England?
This Ecology position requires a technically astute Ecologist with vast new business development experience and a BNG focus. You’ll play a pivotal part in directing and expanding strategic ecology services across rural, planning and development projects, helping clients unlock long term value while balancing environmental and commercial priorities. This is a unique opportunity to join a market leader in a developing team, working at the forefront of environmental policy, biodiversity strategy and land-use decision making. Those who are commercially minded and able scratch build business are urged to apply.
What's in it for you?
- Senior-level salary package
- Highly competitive performance bonus scheme
- Car allowance (DOE)
- Generous annual leave + option to purchase extra days
- Enhanced pension
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Sharesave/Share incentive plan
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Long service awards/annual leave
- Market-leading paid Paternity & Maternity leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- World-class training opportunities
- Discount on 1000s of retailers
The Role
You’ll be responsible for directing and expanding the delivery of strategic ecology services across Rural, Planning and Development teams.
Your work will include:
- Driving new business opportunities and improving operational efficiency
- Providing strategic ecological advice to rural and urban clients, embedding nature within economic growth
- Advising on evolving environmental policy, including BNG
- Leading ecological due diligence across complex projects
- Peer reviewing ecological documentation, including BNG assessments
- Overseeing Environmental Statements and Habitat Regulations Assessments
- Coordinating ecological services delivered by third-party consultants
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders, environmental NGOs and Local Planning Authorities
You’ll be helping clients navigate policy change while ensuring ecological delivery remains commercially sound, practical and future-focused.
This role is about leadership, influence and providing commercially astute ecological advice that shapes long-term environmental and development outcomes.
About You
- Significant experience delivering strategic ecology within consultancy, rural practice or development
- Strong understanding of BNG and current environmental policy
- CIEEM and CEnv qualified
- Proven ability to provide high-level, commercially focused ecological advice
- Experience reviewing technical documentation and complex assessments
- Confident engaging with regulators, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
- A natural leader who can grow services, develop relationships and drive innovation