Senior/Principal Ecologist (Midlands) – Hybrid & Client-Facing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

Calibre Search is partnering with an established environmental consultancy to strengthen its Ecology team with Senior and Principal Ecologists. The role blends technical ecology, project management and direct client interaction, with hybrid and flexible working in the Midlands.

You will manage ecological projects from surveys to reporting, oversee habitat and species assessments, and contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain efforts while guiding junior ecologists and coordinating cross-disciplinary

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a similar discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM.
• Experience delivering ecological surveys and assessments for planning and development projects.
• Strong technical report-writing skills.
• Confidence managing projects and communicating with clients.
• Understanding of UK wildlife legislation and the planning process.
• Experience in one or more areas: Botany & Habitat Surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain, Bat Ecology.

Responsibilities

• Managing ecological projects from initial survey and assessment through to reporting and delivery.
• Undertaking and overseeing habitat and protected species surveys.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs and mitigation strategies.
• Providing ecological advice to clients throughout the planning and development process.
• Supporting the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and related work.
• Coordinating survey teams with other environmental and planning professionals.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and client expectations.
• Supporting fee proposals and contributing to new project opportunities.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring less experienced ecologists.

Skills

Ecology

Project management

Client liaison

Report writing

Habitat surveys

Protected species surveys

Budget management

Mentoring

Education

Ecology degree

Environmental Science degree

CIEEM membership

Job description

Calibre Search is partnering with an established environmental consultancy to strengthen its Ecology team with Senior and Principal Ecologists. The role blends technical ecology, project management and direct client interaction, with hybrid and flexible working in the Midlands.

You will manage ecological projects from surveys to reporting, oversee habitat and species assessments, and contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain efforts while guiding junior ecologists and coordinating cross-disciplinary