Principal Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse project workload

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal Ecologist near Ipswich to lead ecological delivery across diverse development and conservation projects. The role involves guiding field surveys, overseeing report quality, and providing expert client advice within an integrated consultancy.

The position is permanent with flexible working arrangements and a varied workload, plus ongoing training and development opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior/Principal ecologist in a UK consultancy.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and reporting.
• Ability to manage projects and lead field surveys.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ecological project delivery across development and conservation projects.
• Lead field surveys and data collection.
• Review technical ecological reports for accuracy and rigour.
• Provide specialist ecological advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and promote professional development.
• Maintain high standards of work and compliance.

Skills

Strong UK consultancy ecology

UK wildlife legislation & reporting

Project management

Driving licence (UK)

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Principal Ecologist

£40,000 - £53,000

£43,000 - £53,000 salary

Ipswich

Benefits

• £43,000 - £53,000 salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse project workload
• Ongoing training and development

Role Overview

A growing environmental consultancy near Ipswich is looking for a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological delivery across a wide range of development and conservation projects. The business provides integrated ecological and arboricultural services from survey through to mitigation and project completion.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Ecologist, you will oversee project delivery, lead field surveys, review technical reports, and provide specialist advice to clients and stakeholders. The Principal Ecologist will also mentor junior staff and ensure all work is delivered to a high professional standard.

Requirements

• Strong UK consultancy ecology experience at Senior/Principal level
• Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and reporting
• Project management capability
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Based in or near Hastings

Opportunity

This Principal Ecologist position near Ipswich is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Ecologist ready to step into a senior leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

This is a permanent role.