Principal Ecologist

GreenJobs Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multidisciplinary firm is seeking a Principal Ecologist to support their Ecology Team across offices in Manchester, York, and Edinburgh. This role involves leading habitat surveys, providing technical advice, and mentoring junior members in a dynamic environment that values ecological protection.

Benefits

Discretionary growth bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Scheme

Company pension contribution

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Professional body memberships

Discounts and perks (e.g. Amazon Prime)

Loyalty leave

Qualifications

• 4-15 years of ecology experience.
• A full UK drivers’ license.
• Protected Species Licenses and/or additional specialisations are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on habitat and species surveys.
• Provide technical advice to multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as a mentor for junior team members.

Skills

Ecology experience

Project Management

Field work

Desk studies

Education

CIEEM membership

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Opportunity:

Take this fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established, UK-wide multidisciplinary firm and join a growing ecology team aimed at delivering high-quality surveys and assessments with the ultimate goal of protecting our ecosystems. Our client is seeking either an experienced Ecologist looking for a step up and a new challenge to join as a Principal Ecologist. As the new Principal Ecologist, you’ll be supporting the Ecology Team Lead for the clients Northern Region, working across the York, Manchester and Edinburgh offices. The client itself is a market leader across planning, designing the environment and as the new Principal you’ll be exposed to a variety of sectors, including renewables, commercial & residential development and historic sites. This opportunity is open to any experienced ecologist from either a consulting or non-consulting background and the client is looking for candidates to work across their Manchester, York and Edinburgh offices on a hybrid basis.

Responsibility:

As the new Principal Ecologist, your responsibilities will include:

* Taking the lead on a range of habitat and species surveys.
* Handling several reports and assessments including PEAs, UKHabs, ECIAs and BNG.
* Providing technical advice to multidisciplinary teams with deliverables related to either ecology or biodiversity.
* Act as a mentor for junior team members, managing and supporting them.
* Liaising with new and existing clients and key stakeholders.
* Preparing fee proposals and scope of works.

Requirements:

To be considered for this Principal Ecologist position, you will need to meet as much of the following criteria as possible:

* 4-15 years of ecology experience.
* A full UK drivers’ license.
* CIEEM membership.
* Experience with Project Management.
* Strong experience with carrying out field work and desk studies, with the ability to travel to sites in the northern region (overnight stays may be required at times, expensed by the client).
* Protected Species Licenses and/or additional specialisations (particularly Bat & GCN licenses, ornithologist backgrounds, FISC level 3 and 4) are highly desirable.
* Experience with one or more of HRAs, GIS software and bat sound analysis is also highly desirable.

Benefits:

* Discretionary growth bonus scheme.
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays – loyalty leave allows an additional 5 days leave over 5 years.
* Private Medical Scheme.
* BUPA cash plan.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounts and perks – Amazon Prime, Apple, Caf� Nero and others.
* Professional body memberships.
* Company pension contribution.
* Much more!

If this role seems like the ideal fit for you click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV for review. If you have any questions or are looking for work but this isn’t quite right for you, contact Euan McLeod on 0207 960 2552. We also offer �250 for any referrals that are successfully placed, so if you have any friends or colleagues looking for work, put them in touch!