Principal Ecologist - Hybrid Work & Renewable Habitat

Natural Power; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Health plans

Job summary

Natural Power is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our Ecology & Hydrology team, supporting renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland. The role sits within the Consenting & Environment Department and offers hybrid working with offices in Glasgow, Stirling or other UK locations.

You will lead ecological assessments, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to EIAs, HRAs and biodiversity enhancement plans, while also helping with business development and staff mentoring.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of habitats, habitat management and ECoW/EnvCoW is essential.
• Experience on complex renewable projects is essential with experience of DCO beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Management of several complex projects.
• Client and stakeholder liaison.
• Writing and reviewing EIAs, HRAs and biodiversity enhancement plans/HMPs.
• Business development.
• Staff training/line management.

Skills

Habitat knowledge

Habitat management

ECoW/EnvCoW experience

Job description

Natural Power is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our Ecology & Hydrology team, supporting renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland. The role sits within the Consenting & Environment Department and offers hybrid working with offices in Glasgow, Stirling or other UK locations.

You will lead ecological assessments, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to EIAs, HRAs and biodiversity enhancement plans, while also helping with business development and staff mentoring.