Principal Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced pension

Life insurance

Paid professional memberships

Industry training and progression

Performance-related rewards

Regular company and social events

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Norwich is seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist to join a growing environmental consultancy. The role leads a diverse range of ecological projects, provides technical advice to clients, and mentors junior colleagues.

You will oversee surveys and reports, manage client relationships, contribute to tenders and proposals, and support business development. A relevant ecology/environmental degree and significant consultancy experience are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant ecology/environmental degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience within ecological consultancy.
• Strong project management and technical report-writing experience.
• Experience providing ecological advice to clients.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Be living in or within a commutable distance of Norwich.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse range of ecological projects.
• Provide clients with technical ecological advice and reports.
• Support tenders, proposals, and business development.

Skills

Project management

Technical report-writing

Client liaison

Leadership

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Ecology/environmental degree or equivalent

Job description

Principal Ecologist

£50,000 - £65,000

Norwich

Our client is a growing environmental consultancy delivering specialist ecological and environmental services across the UK. With a strong team of environmental professionals, the company works across terrestrial ecology, freshwater, marine ecology, GIS and habitat management, providing varied projects and opportunities for career development.

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist to join the team in Norwich. The Principal Ecologist will take a senior leadership role in managing and delivering a diverse range of ecological projects, providing technical advice to clients, overseeing surveys and reports, and supporting business development. The role will also involve mentoring junior colleagues, managing client relationships and contributing to tenders and project proposals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days annual leave
• Healthcare cash plan and enhanced pension
• Life insurance
• Paid professional memberships
• Industry-accredited and in-house training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Performance-related rewards
• Regular company and social events

Qualifications

• Relevant ecology/environmental degree or equivalent experience
• Significant experience within ecological consultancy
• Strong project management and technical report-writing experience
• Experience providing ecological advice to clients
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
• Full right to work in the UK
• Be living in or within a commutable distance of Norwich
• Strong communication and leadership skills

This is a permanent role.