Principal Ecologist

Hunter Dunning; Chichester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is hiring a Principal Ecologist to oversee projects balancing environmental protection with development needs in the UK. This role involves mentoring junior ecologists, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave scheme

Option to buy/sell days

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing terrestrial ecology portfolios.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK ecology and environmental legislation.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management on strategic goals.
• Lead and mentor a team ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Engage with clients and maintain relationships.

Skills

Knowledge of UK ecology

Environmental legislation

Protected species surveys

Leadership skills

Consultancy experience

Mentoring junior ecologists

Natural England licence

Education

CIEEM / Chartered status

Job description

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Principal Ecologist Job in the Midlands / Remote

New 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