Principal Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ecological consultancy is looking for a Principal Ecologist to join their team in London. This role offers the chance to influence diverse ecological projects and advance within a supportive environment. Responsibilities include leading projects, managing teams, and reviewing ecological systems. Candidates with experience in the ecological industry and knowledge of EIA and biodiversity metrics are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary with benefits scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Uniform and boot allowance

Qualifications

• Leading a team and managing large-scale ecology projects.
• Knowledge of planning systems, principles of Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Experience with mitigation strategies and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior support and specialist knowledge to ecological projects.
• Manage large-scale projects and ecology team members.
• Assist with the review of systems, templates, and processes.

Skills

Ecological industry experience

Team management

EIA knowledge

DEFRA BNG Metric knowledge

Mitigation strategies

Education

Experience in ecological consulting

Job description

Principal Ecologist

London £45,000-£57,000

I am pleased to announce that we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join an exciting team in London! You will get the opportunity to provide specialist ecological input on a wide range of projects while supporting the team through giving advice on surveys, strategies, and mitigation.

Benefits include:

A competitive salary with a fantastic benefits scheme.
Flexible working opportunities.
Uniform and boot allowance.The role involves:

Providing senior support and specialist knowledge to ecological projects.
Management of large-scale projects and ecology team members.
Assisting with the review of systems of work, templates and processes.
Tendering and budgeting.Requirements include:

Experience in the ecological industry, including leading a team.
Experience in EIA's and knowledge of planning systems.
Working knowledge of DEFRA BNG Metric and the principles of Biodiversity Net Gain would be preferable.
Experience of mitigation strategies and licencing.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and work alongside a great group of passionate people! To apply, please send your CV to and call me in the office on (phone number removed)

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 7th 2025

Sector:

Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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