Principal Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Ecologist in the East Midlands. The role involves leading the ecology team, providing ecological expertise across projects, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience, including a Natural England Bat Licence. This position offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Opportunities for further professional development

Additional leave

Employee discounts

Free parking

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and chartership (or equivalent post-qualification experience).
• Full CIEEM membership and a commitment to CPD.
• A broad background in ecological survey and assessment.
• At least a Level 1 Natural England Bat Licence plus one other protected species licence.
• Strong understanding of UK and European legislation, policy and guidance.
• Excellent IT skills, ideally including GIS and other ecology/landscape assessment tools.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ecology team to ensure successful delivery of the work programme.
• Provide ecology expertise across various projects, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Act as an expert witness where required as part of the planning process.
• Advise colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders on ecological issues.
• Identify new opportunities to support business growth.
• Ensure team members deliver to the highest professional standards.

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading environmental consultancy who are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join their Environmental Management & Design team in the Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ecologist to step into a senior role with responsibility for both technical delivery and team leadership.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working options
• Opportunities for further professional development and career progression
• Additional leave, employee discounts and free parking

The Role

As Principal Ecologist, you will:

• Lead and manage the ecology team to ensure the successful delivery of the work programme
• Provide ecology expertise across a variety of projects, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and industry standards
• Act as an expert witness where required as part of the planning process
• Advise colleagues, clients and external stakeholders on ecological issues and solutions
• Identify new opportunities to support business growth and contribute to strategic objectives
• Ensure team members are delivering to the highest professional standards

About You

We are seeking someone with:

• A relevant degree and chartership (or equivalent post-qualification experience)
• Full CIEEM membership and a commitment to CPD
• A broad background in ecological survey and assessment, including Environmental Statements, mitigation design and Ecological Clerk of Works responsibilities
• At least a Level 1 Natural England Bat Licence plus one other protected species licence
• Strong understanding of UK and European legislation, policy and guidance, including Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain
• Excellent IT skills, ideally including GIS and other ecology/landscape assessment tools
• A full UK driving licence

This is a fantastic chance to join a respected organisation as a Principal Ecologist, shape the future of its ecology offering, and lead a highly skilled team on diverse and impactful projects.

Apply Now!

If you're an experienced ecologist ready to take the next step in your career, apply today with your CV