About the Company

Our client is one of the UK’s most established and leading planning, design, and development consultancies, with a reputation for excellence and innovation. Operating nationwide from key cities such as London, Cambridge, Bristol, Leeds, and Edinburgh, the company continues to expand, offering exciting growth opportunities.

With a history of delivering exceptional value to clients across all development sectors, our client combines stability and reliability with ambitious growth projections. Their integrated approach prioritises environmental sustainability, and they are now investing in building a market-leading ecology division to complement their multidisciplinary offerings.

About the Role

This is a rare and outstanding opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Director to lead the development of a nationwide ecology division within a stable and well-established consultancy. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the team, overseeing major projects, and driving commercial growth.

The position offers the perfect balance of professional support, financial rewards, and career progression, with a clear pathway to senior directorship and profit share.

About You

We’re seeking a dynamic leader who is ready to take on a new challenge and make a significant impact. The ideal candidate will be:

• An accomplished Director, Technical Director, or Associate Director of Ecology, with extensive experience in ecology consultancy, including managing major projects and teams.
• Commercially ambitious and technically excellent, with a proven ability to deliver results.
• A genuine team player, confident in mentoring junior staff and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A member of CIEEM or an equivalent body, ideally with Chartered Ecologist status or working towards it.

Essential Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant discipline.
• Several years of experience at Associate Director or Director level in a UK-based commercial or planning-focused ecology consultancy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK ecological consultancy practices, including project leadership and client management.
• A proven track record of leading successful teams and delivering complex projects.

Benefits
In addition to a highly competitive salary, our client offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career development within a supportive and forward-thinking structure.
• The chance to work with one of the UK’s most respected planning consultancies during an exciting period of growth.

Why Join?
This role combines the stability of working with an established industry leader and the exciting opportunity to shape and grow a key division within the business. If you’re passionate about ecology and ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact

Charlotte Norman
+44(0) 7966 108850
charlotte@locri.co.uk