Lead Ecology Consultant: Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Haskoning; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Pension with 7% employer contribution

Profit sharing (40% of company profit)

Share purchase plan

Hybrid work model

Home office allowance

Private medical and dental cover

25 days vacation (+10 optional)

Training and development programs

Job summary

Haskoning in the UK seeks a Principal Ecology Consultant to lead complex terrestrial projects, shape our ecology practice, and mentor junior colleagues. You will combine technical expertise with client engagement to deliver practical conservation outcomes.

As technical lead, you’ll oversee surveys, prepare assessments and mitigation plans, support business development, and travel as needed. A decade of ecology consultancy and a relevant degree are expected.

Qualifications

• Extensive ecological consultancy experience, typically over 10 years, across a range of development projects with survey design, report writing and project delivery.
• Degree in ecology, environmental science or related discipline (equivalent non-degree qualifications considered).
• Experience preparing and reviewing Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Protected Species and Habitat Mitigation Strategies, Ecological Management Plans and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments.
• One or more Natural England protected species survey licences and full CIEEM membership; CEcol or CEnv status advantageous.
• Experience managing projects, budgets and client relationships; willingness to travel occasionally; valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and delivering protected species surveys and other ecological fieldwork across projects.
• Preparing and reviewing ecological assessments, mitigation strategies and management plans.
• Supporting project management and client engagement to maintain strong relationships.
• Contributing to business development, including identifying opportunities and preparing proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client-facing

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in ecology or environmental science

Job description

Haskoning in the UK seeks a Principal Ecology Consultant to lead complex terrestrial projects, shape our ecology practice, and mentor junior colleagues. You will combine technical expertise with client engagement to deliver practical conservation outcomes.

As technical lead, you’ll oversee surveys, prepare assessments and mitigation plans, support business development, and travel as needed. A decade of ecology consultancy and a relevant degree are expected.