Principal Ecologist

Hunter Dunning; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consultancy is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead projects in the Midlands. This role involves mentoring a team, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and engaging with clients across various sectors. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to balancing ecological conservation with development needs, while delivering high-quality solutions to environmental challenges. If you are passionate about ecology and looking for a role that offers both leadership and project management opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave scheme

Option to buy/sell leave days

Professional memberships

Mileage reimbursement

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK ecology and environmental legislation.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior ecologists.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to expand the business.
• Lead and mentor a team of consultants, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Engage with clients to secure new work and maintain relationships.

Skills

UK ecology knowledge

Protected species surveys

Terrestrial ecology management

Leadership and mentoring

Consultancy experience

Natural England licence

CIEEM / Chartered status

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Principal Ecologist (15030) Birmingham, England

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP60000 per annum

Principal Ecologist Job in the Midlands / Remote

New Principal Ecologist job available with an established consultancy, working in the Midlands region for the terrestrial ecology division to deliver a range of environmental projects. This role involves collaborating with various clients across the UK, including conservation agencies, development sectors, and the water and energy industries. The aim is to balance environmental protection with development needs, ensuring that work adheres to the highest standards while fostering ecological conservation.

A leading environmental consultancy, they specialise in providing expert advice and services across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Their work spans a wide range of industries, including conservation, water, and energy, with a focus on balancing environmental protection and sustainable development. The consultancy is known for its multidisciplinary team of scientists and its commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based solutions to complex environmental challenges across the UK.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to expand the business and set strategic goals
• Lead and mentor a team of consultants, ensuring high-quality reports and outputs
• Oversee project management and the delivery of consultancy services
• Participate in business development and networking events
• Engage with clients, maintaining and expanding relationships to secure new work
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and contribute to continuous improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK ecology and environmental legislation
• Expertise in protected species surveys and mitigation projects
• Experience managing a terrestrial ecology portfolio and offering ecological advice to clients
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior ecologists
• Experience working within a consultancy
• Natural England protected species licence or equivalent expertise
• CIEEM / Chartered status is strongly desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What you get back

• Salary of £45,000 - £60,000
• Enhanced annual leave scheme and option to buy/sell days
• Professional memberships
• Mileage – 45p
• Cycle to work scheme, and more.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they’ve successfully completed the probation period.

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