Principal Ecologist

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

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join their team in Exeter. This hybrid role covers Wales and the Southwest, focusing on overseeing infrastructure projects. Candidates should possess significant experience in ecology, with strong project management skills and a relevant academic background.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy or sell leave

Life assurance (4x salary)

Competitive, tax free defined contribution pension arrangement

First-class training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the ecology field.
• Strong background in botany (FISC level 4 is desirable).
• Protected species survey licence(s) e.g., Bat licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate infrastructure projects across the Southwest and Wales.
• Plan and conduct field surveys, analyse survey data using biodiversity net gain.
• Write and review ecological reports and licence applications.

Skills

Ecology

Field surveys

Data analysis

Project management

Education

BSc/MSc in ecology or similar relevant field

Job description

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A world-leading, multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy is looking for an individual with extensive experience in the ecology field to take on the role of Principal Ecologist, in a hybrid role based in Exeter, also covering Wales and the Southwest.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (+ option to buy or sell leave)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Competitive, tax free defined contribution pension arrangement
• First-class training and development opportunities

Responsibilities as Principal Ecologist

As Principal Ecologist for this world-leading multidisciplinary consultancy, whilst working with diverse teams and stakeholders, you would oversee and coordinate infrastructure projects and project management across the Southwest and Wales. The Principal Ecologist will use their extensive experience to plan and conduct field surveys, analyse survey data using methods like biodiversity net gain (BNG) and natural capital, and coordinate ecological mitigation efforts. They will write and review ecological reports and licence applications and provide guidance and support to other team members.

• BSc/MSc in ecology or similar relevant field (essential)
• Strong background in botany (FISC level 4 is desirable)
• Protected species survey licence(s) e.g., Bat licence (desirable)