Principal Ecologist - Lead Projects & Mentor Team

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Varied project work

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Hastings is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead projects and support the development of a busy ecology team. Salary in the £43,000–£53,000 range.

You will manage projects, oversee surveys, review technical reports, and liaise with clients and stakeholders, while guiding junior colleagues to deliver work to a high standard. This permanent role offers flexible working, varied project work, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Strong UK ecology consultancy experience.
• Excellent knowledge of legislation and report writing.
• Project management experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Based in or near Hastings.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and support the development of a busy ecology team.
• Manage projects, oversee surveys, review technical reports, and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard.

Skills

Ecology experience

Legislation & reporting

Project management

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Location Hastings

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Hastings is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead projects and support the development of a busy ecology team. Salary in the £43,000–£53,000 range.

You will manage projects, oversee surveys, review technical reports, and liaise with clients and stakeholders, while guiding junior colleagues to deliver work to a high standard. This permanent role offers flexible working, varied project work, and opportunities for career progression.