Principal Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join their Oxford team. In this role, you will manage projects ranging from renewables to conservation, mentor junior staff, and implement ecological surveys. The company offers a competitive salary, a generous training budget, and a strong commitment to work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Apple Mac and iPhone supplied

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Generous professional training budget

Qualifications

• Demonstrable enthusiasm for environmental work.
• Proven specialism in taxa like bats or newts.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage and mentor junior ecologists.
• Design and implement ecological surveys.
• Provide technical review on ecological reports.

Skills

Passion for ecology

Survey license specialization

Technical review abilities

Education

Chartered membership of CIEEM

Job description

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I am pleased to announce that we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join a well-established team in Oxford. The team have been established for 15 years now and are looking to expand further due to an influx in projects. You would be working on a range of projects from renewables, residentials, paragraph 80, conversions and estates. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a company who have an excellent approach to work-life balance and professional development!

• Apple Mac and iPhone supplied.
• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus scheme for colleagues
• Generous professional training budget, membership fees covered, and pension contributions

Responsibilities

• Line-manage, mentor, and support junior ecologists to deliver excellence
• Design and implement ecological surveys and mitigation strategies, including Phase1 / NVC and protected species work
• Provide technical review and quality assurance on complex ecological reports

Requirements

• Genuine passion for ecology, with demonstrable enthusiasm for environmental work
• Survey licence or proven specialism in taxa such as bats, newts, botany, or invertebrates
• Chartered (or eligible) membership of CIEEM and valid UK driving licence