Principal Ecologist in London)

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

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join their London team. The role involves providing expert ecological input on diverse projects, managing teams, and guiding strategic ecological initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working opportunities

Uniform and boot allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in the ecological industry, including team leadership.
• Knowledge of EIA and planning systems.
• Working knowledge of DEFRA BNG Metric.
• Experience with mitigation strategies and licensing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Ecological Analysis

Project Management

Budgeting

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.