Principal Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Varied project work

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Hastings is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead projects and support the development of a busy ecology team. Salary in the £43,000–£53,000 range.

You will manage projects, oversee surveys, review technical reports, and liaise with clients and stakeholders, while guiding junior colleagues to deliver work to a high standard. This permanent role offers flexible working, varied project work, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Strong UK ecology consultancy experience.
• Excellent knowledge of legislation and report writing.
• Project management experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Based in or near Hastings.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and support the development of a busy ecology team.
• Manage projects, oversee surveys, review technical reports, and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard.

Skills

Ecology experience

Legislation & reporting

Project management

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Location Hastings

Job description

Principal Ecologist

£43,000 – £53,000

Hastings

A growing environmental consultancy near Hastings is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead projects and support the development of a busy ecology team. The company works across a diverse portfolio, delivering ecological support from early-stage surveys through to project completion.

As a Principal Ecologist, you will manage projects, oversee surveys, review technical reports, and liaise with clients and stakeholders. The Principal Ecologist will also provide guidance to junior team members and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary £483,000 – £53,000


• Flexible working


• Varied project work


• Career progression opportunities

Requirements:

• Strong UK ecology consultancy experience


• Excellent knowledge of legislation and report writing


• Project management experience


• Full UK driving licence


• Full right to work in the UK


• Based in or near Hastings

This Principal Ecologist role offers a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy near Hastings and take the next step in your career.

This is a permanent role.