Remote Senior - Principal Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental consultancy seeks a skilled Ecologist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility of fully remote work across the UK, allowing you to contribute from anywhere while supporting a dedicated Ecology team. Your expertise in technical report writing and mentoring junior staff will be key in delivering high-quality ecological assessments. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and additional perks like your birthday off and social events. If you're passionate about ecology and looking for a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Birthday off

License fees paid

Staff social events

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing technical ecology reports.
• Experience mentoring junior Ecologists.

Responsibilities

• Technical report writing for various ecological assessments.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and fee quoting.

Skills

Technical report writing

Mentoring junior colleagues

Ecological checking

Education

Degree in Environmental Field

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Client:

Location:

Job Category:

Customer Service

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Your new company

An environmental and design consultancy that operates across the UK out of Suffolk, giving their staff excellent flexibility to work remotely UK-wide. They offer a range of services, such as Ecology, BNG, Arboriculture, Landscape planning / design, and vegetation management. Their typical clients are in the residential sector (single houses and large developments). Their flexibility is demonstrated as they have many remote staff who only attend the office during social events and seasonal celebrations.

Your new role

They have an Ecology team in place already, performing various surveys. You will work remotely (unless local to Suffolk) to support this team from a technical perspective. Your main duties will include:

• Technical report writing for EcIA, PRA, PEA, HRA, etc.
• Mentoring junior colleagues via Teams
• Fee quoting
• Ecological 1st and 2nd tier checking
• Supporting to complete surveys if needed (if you're based locally)

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in an environmental field
• Proven experience writing technical ecology reports
• Experience mentoring junior Ecologists
• Protected species licence holder (ideally)

What you'll get in return

• £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Fully remote working
• 22 days annual leave (plus 8 days for bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• Staff social events
• License fees paid for
• Other benefits including pension, etc.