Senior Ecology Lead — Complex Projects & Mentoring

Haskoning; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical and dental cover

Pension with employer contributions +

Profit sharing and employee share plan

Hybrid work model with home office

25 days vacation, option to buy 10

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Haskoning is seeking a Principal Ecology Consultant to lead complex terrestrial ecology projects, providing expert input from feasibility through to delivery. You will mentor junior staff, engage with clients and help shape our growing ecology practice.

You bring 10+ years of consultancy experience, a degree in ecology or related field, and licences/membership enabling advanced protected species work. Hybrid working and a broad benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive ecological consultancy experience, typically over 10 years, across development projects, including surveys, technical reports and project delivery.
• Degree in ecology, environmental science or related discipline, with consideration for equivalent non-degree qualifications.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Protected Species and Habitat Mitigation Strategies, Ecological Management Plans, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, Licence applications and Method Statements.
• One or more Natural England protected species survey licences and full CIEEM membership; CEcol or CEnv status advantageous.
• Experience managing projects, budgets and client relationships, with willingness to travel and a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex terrestrial ecology projects as principal technical lead.
• Oversee protected species surveys and ecological fieldwork on multiple projects.
• Prepare and review ecological assessments, mitigation strategies and management plans.
• Support project management and client engagement; contribute to business development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Ecology/environmental science degree

Equivalent qualifications considered

Job description

Haskoning is seeking a Principal Ecology Consultant to lead complex terrestrial ecology projects, providing expert input from feasibility through to delivery. You will mentor junior staff, engage with clients and help shape our growing ecology practice.

You bring 10+ years of consultancy experience, a degree in ecology or related field, and licences/membership enabling advanced protected species work. Hybrid working and a broad benefits package are offered.