Senior Ecology Lead — Projects & Mentorship

Haskoning; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Pension with 7% employer contribution

Annual profit sharing and company-wide

Employee share purchases

Hybrid work model with flexible hours,

Home office allowance

Job summary

Haskoning is seeking a Principal Ecology Consultant to lead our growing ecology practice in the UK. You will combine technical excellence with leadership, client engagement and mentoring to deliver practical solutions that benefit nature and society.

You will oversee complex terrestrial ecology projects, guide early feasibility through to post-consent delivery, and mentor colleagues to ensure high-quality outputs across multiple UK offices.

Qualifications

• Extensive ecological consultancy experience, typically 10+ years.
• Relevant degree in ecology, environmental science or related discipline.
• Experience preparing and reviewing ecological assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Natural England protected species licences and CEcol/CEnv status advantageous.
• Willingness to travel and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex terrestrial ecology projects from feasibility to delivery.
• Provide expert technical guidance as a lead within the ecology team.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support career development.
• Oversee protected species surveys and ecological fieldwork.
• Prepare and review Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and management plans.
• Support business development and client engagement, including proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Analytics

Education

Ecology or environmental science degree

Job description

Haskoning is seeking a Principal Ecology Consultant to lead our growing ecology practice in the UK. You will combine technical excellence with leadership, client engagement and mentoring to deliver practical solutions that benefit nature and society.

You will oversee complex terrestrial ecology projects, guide early feasibility through to post-consent delivery, and mentor colleagues to ensure high-quality outputs across multiple UK offices.