Remote Senior - Principal Ecologist

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental consultancy that values flexibility and remote work. This role offers the chance to support an established Ecology team by writing technical reports and mentoring junior colleagues. With a focus on ecological assessments and a commitment to professional development, this position allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of benefits, including generous leave and social events. If you're passionate about ecology and looking for a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully remote working

22 days annual leave

8 additional bank holiday days

Birthday off

Staff social events

License fees paid

Pension benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in writing technical ecology reports is essential.
• Experience in mentoring junior ecologists is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ecology team with technical report writing and mentoring.
• Conduct ecological checks and assist with surveys if local.

Skills

Technical report writing

Mentoring junior colleagues

Ecology report writing

Ecological checking

Education

Degree in environmental field

Job description

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 a lot of remote staff that only attend the office during social events and seasonal celebrations.

Your new role

They have an Ecology team in place already, performing varying surveys. You will work remotely (unless local to Suffolk) to help 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.

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