Principal Ecologist

ISEP; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Company pension

Professional memberships

CPD opportunities

Training opportunities

Holiday purchase scheme

Cycle to Work

Friendly and collaborative working env

Job summary

isepglobal in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological projects from initial surveys through assessment, mitigation design and planning support. The role offers mentoring of junior staff and a chance to shape the ecology team's future amid a diverse workload across Wales and the wider UK.

Based in Cardiff with flexible hybrid working, you will collaborate with clients, planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams on development, infrastructure, conservation and renewable

Qualifications

• Significant ecological consultancy experience
• Strong project management and report writing skills
• Protected species survey and mitigation experience
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Ability to regularly attend the Cardiff office
• Living in or near the office location
• Membership of CIEEM (Chartered status desirable)

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological projects from surveys through assessment and planning support
• Collaborate with clients, planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business growth
• Based in Cardiff with workload across Wales and the wider UK

Skills

Ecology expertise

Project management

Report writing

Protected species surveys

Client facing

CIEEM member

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Attendance at Cardiff office

Team collaboration

Job description

Principal Ecologist

40,000 - 47,000

Cardiff

As a Principal Ecologist, you will play a key role in leading ecological projects from initial surveys through to assessment, mitigation design and planning support. The Principal Ecologist will work closely with clients, planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams on a diverse range of development, infrastructure, conservation and renewable energy projects. This Principal Ecologist position offers excellent opportunities to mentor junior staff, contribute to business growth and help shape the future of the ecology team. The successful Principal Ecologist will be based in Cardiff and enjoy a varied workload across Wales and the wider UK.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Payment of professional memberships
• Tailored training and CPD opportunities
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

Requirements

• Significant ecological consultancy experience
• Strong project management and report writing skills
• Protected species survey and mitigation experience
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Membership of CIEEM (Chartered status desirable)
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Ability to regularly attend the Cardiff office
• Living in or near the office location
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

This is a permanent role.