Principal Ecologist - Wakefield

TieTalent; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME in Wakefield is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead their West Yorkshire team. The role offers competitive pay, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for career development. Candidates should have a strong background in environmental legislation and project management.

Benefits

26+ days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

Health care

Cycle-to-work scheme

Social events

Qualifications

• Expertise in UK and European environmental legislation.
• Strong fieldwork and reporting skills.
• Experience in project management and bid writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and support staff.
• Review technical work and contribute to business growth.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Fieldwork

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CIEEM membership

EPS/conservation licence

Job description

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Principal Ecologist - Wakefield

£50-60k doe + great benefits & progression

Hybrid

We are Webber Hughes Ltd, a team of family-orientated, ethical recruiters with experience honed over 30 years. For further details on this role contact or call .

Interested in working for a leading SME offering autonomy, flexibility and work-life balance?

About

Principal Ecologist - Wakefield

£50-60k doe + great benefits & progression

Hybrid

We are Webber Hughes Ltd, a team of family-orientated, ethical recruiters with experience honed over 30 years. For further details on this role contact or call .

Interested in working for a leading SME offering autonomy, flexibility and work-life balance?

Looking for real career development tailored to you?

Want to play a pivotal part in a growing B Corp that truly values its employees?

We're looking for a Principal Ecologist to lead and develop our West Yorkshire team, delivering ecologically smart and commercially efficient solutions for our clients.

You'll manage contracts, support staff, review technical work and contribute to business growth through tendering and client engagement. In return you can expect an engaged team, supportive environment and genuine route into Associate Director.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine sense of care for the environment and sustainability, someone who wants to affect change and play a pivotal part in driving the business forward
• Expertise in UK and European environmental legislation
• Strong fieldwork and reporting skills (protected species, EPSM applications, ecological management plans)
• Project Management experience including fee proposals and bid writing, stakeholder engagement, budget and resources management and staff development.
• EPS/conservation licence(s) and CIEEM membership preferred
• Specialisms in botany (FISC Level 4+) or high-level reptile mitigation would be an advantage
  
  

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary & strong career development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working & TOIL policy
• 26+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Health care
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Social events & more
  
  

Interested in finding out more?

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• Wakefield, England
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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