Senior/Principal Ecologist — Hybrid Role in the Midlands

isepglobal; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Career development

Client relationships

Job summary

Calibre Search is representing an established environmental consultancy seeking Senior and Principal Ecologists to join a Midlands-based team. The role combines field surveys, reporting, and client-facing project leadership across a diverse portfolio.

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements are offered, with opportunities to develop specialist skills, lead projects, and mentor colleagues in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or similar.
• Membership of CIEEM.
• Experience delivering ecological surveys and assessments for planning projects.
• Strong technical report-writing skills.
• Confidence managing projects and communicating with clients.
• Understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing ecological projects from initial survey to reporting and delivery.
• Overseeing habitat and protected species surveys.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports (PEAs, EcIA, mitigation).
• Providing ecological advice through planning and development.
• Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and related work.
• Coordinating survey teams with other professionals.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and client expectations.
• Contributing to new project opportunities and fee proposals.
• Mentoring less experienced ecologists.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Project management

Client communication

Report writing

UK wildlife legislation

Education

Ecology degree

Environmental Science degree

CIEEM membership

Job description

Calibre Search is representing an established environmental consultancy seeking Senior and Principal Ecologists to join a Midlands-based team. The role combines field surveys, reporting, and client-facing project leadership across a diverse portfolio.

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements are offered, with opportunities to develop specialist skills, lead projects, and mentor colleagues in a collaborative environment.