Principal Consultant

MNRecruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MNRecruit is recruiting a Principal Consultant in Ecology & Biodiversity for London, with a hybrid work setup. The role offers a salary up to £60,000 plus benefits, reflecting seniority and experience within an established environmental consultancy.

You will lead a portfolio of ecology and biodiversity projects, combining technical expertise, project management and strong client relationships. Mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ecological projects
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Confidence managing client relationships and providing technical advice
• Experience mentoring colleagues

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering a diverse range of ecology and biodiversity projects
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to clients and colleagues
• Managing project delivery, budgets and client relationships
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the consultancy's Nature offering

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Mentoring

Team leadership

Job description

Principal Consultant – Ecology & Biodiversity

Location: London, hybrid

Salary: Up to £60,000 + benefits

Make a difference to the natural environment.

Are you an experienced ecologist ready to take the next step in your career and play a leading role in an established and growing Nature team?

We're working with an established environmental consultancy looking to appoint a Principal Consultant to strengthen its Ecology and Biodiversity offering.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in delivering a varied portfolio of ecological projects, combining technical expertise, project management and client relationships.

The Role

As Principal Consultant, you'll play an important role in the delivery and development of the Nature team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering a diverse range of ecology and biodiversity projects.
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to clients and colleagues.
• Managing project delivery, budgets and client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the consultancy's Nature offering.

About You

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates who bring one of the following backgrounds:

• Bat-licensed Ecologist: An experienced ecologist holding a relevant bat licence, with the technical ability to lead and deliver ecological projects.
• Bird Survey Specialist: An experienced generalist ecologist with a particular specialism in birds. Ideally, you'll have strong bird survey experience and be comfortable working across a range of species and project types. We're looking for a well-rounded ecologist rather than a dedicated ornithologist.
• Experienced Generalist Ecologist: Alternatively, we're open to considering a very experienced ecological generalist who can bring broad technical expertise and experience across a range of ecological disciplines.

In addition, you'll ideally have:

• Significant experience within ecological consultancy.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Confidence managing client relationships and providing technical advice.
• Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• A genuine passion for nature recovery and delivering positive environmental outcomes.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• An opportunity to take a leading role within an established and growing Nature team.
• A varied portfolio of environmental projects.
• Professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• A collaborative working environment where your contribution can make a genuine difference.

Interested?

If you're an experienced ecologist looking for a Principal-level opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether your background is in bats, bird surveys or broader ecological consultancy, get in touch for a confidential, informal conversation.