Principal Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Payment of professional memberships

Tailored training and CPD

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Friendly and collaborative working env

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological projects from surveys through to planning support, based in Bristol with hybrid working options.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with clients, planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams across the South West, Wales and wider UK, driving successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant ecological consultancy experience.
• Strong project management and report writing skills.
• Protected species survey and mitigation experience.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Membership of CIEEM (Chartered status desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Ability to regularly attend the Bristol office.
• Living within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological projects from initial surveys through to assessment, mitigation design and planning support.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business growth.
• Collaborate with clients, planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams on development, infrastructure and energy projects.

Skills

Project management

Report writing

Client-facing

Education

CIEEM membership (desirable)

Job description

Principal Ecologist

£40,000 – £47,000

Bristol

As a Principal Ecologist, you will play a key role in leading ecological projects from initial surveys through to assessment, mitigation design and planning support. The Principal Ecologist will work closely with clients, planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams on a diverse range of development, infrastructure, conservation and renewable energy projects.

This Principal Ecologist position offers excellent opportunities to mentor junior staff, contribute to business growth and help shape the future of the ecology team. The successful Principal Ecologist will be based in Bristol and enjoy a varied workload across the South West, Wales and the wider UK.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Payment of professional memberships
• Tailored training and CPD opportunities
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

Requirements:

• Significant ecological consultancy experience
• Strong project management and report writing skills
• Protected species survey and mitigation experience
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Membership of CIEEM (Chartered status desirable)
• Full UK driving licenceFull right to work in the UK
• Ability to regularly attend the Bristol office
• Living within a reasonable commuting distance of the office
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.