Associate Director of Ecology: Mentoring, Equity & Hybrid

Cobalt Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Devon location

Profit sharing

Volunteering days

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Principal Ecologist to Associate Director to join a growing, employee-owned environmental consultancy in Devon. You will lead complex projects, mentor ecologists, and shape business growth in a flexible, hybrid setting with a stunning estuary-view office.

Ideal candidates have seniority (Principal/Associate Director) and strong reporting skills, plus a passion for mentoring and client development in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Senior/Principal/Associate Director level ecology consultancy experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of ecological assessments and reporting.
• Proven project management and client relationship skills.
• Commercial awareness and interest in business development.
• Mentoring and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex ecological projects across residential, infrastructure and environmental sectors.
• Oversee technical reporting including EcIAs, HRAs, and ES Ecology chapters.
• Build strong client relationships and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor ecologists and contribute to their development.
• Support business development and drive growth.
• Play a key role in senior management discussions at Associate Director level.

Skills

Ecology consultancy experience

Project management

Client relationships

Mentoring & Development

Business development interest

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Principal Ecologist to Associate Director to join a growing, employee-owned environmental consultancy in Devon. You will lead complex projects, mentor ecologists, and shape business growth in a flexible, hybrid setting with a stunning estuary-view office.

Ideal candidates have seniority (Principal/Associate Director) and strong reporting skills, plus a passion for mentoring and client development in a supportive team.