Principal Consultant-Ecology

Growth For Impact; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth For Impact is seeking a senior ecology leader based in Bengaluru to head technical delivery, author high‑quality ecological reports and oversee QA against UK/European standards. You will mentor 8–10 ecology professionals, drive business growth, and champion digital transformation across the ecology team.

The role requires 15–20 years of relevant experience, strong report writing skills, and proven ability to work with international clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of ecological consultancy or related sector experience.
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Proven report writing and review capabilities for large consultancy bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery and author high‑quality ecological reports.
• Oversee QA and technical accuracy of deliverables to UK/European standards.
• Mentor a team of 8–10 ecology professionals and drive career development.
• Identify opportunities, build relationships, and contribute to business growth.
• Design, supervise, and review ecological surveys and habitat assessments for UK/European contexts.
• Apply advanced taxa identification skills and international experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of UK/European environmental legislation and guidance.
• Champion digital transformation and automation within the ecology team.
• Manage internal and external quality audits.
• Ensure biosecurity and H&S across project phases.
• Act as a key client/regulator/partner contact with strong communication skills.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality assurance

Stakeholder communication

Project oversight

Tools

ArcGIS

Bat analysis software

Digital data management tools

Job description

ROLE

• – Lead technical delivery and author high-quality ecological reports, including scoping and baseline sections of EIAs, BNG reports, and related technical documents.
• – Oversee quality assurance and technical accuracy of project deliverables, ensuring compliance with UK and European standards.
• – Manage and mentor a team of 8‑10 ecology professionals, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture and supporting individual career development.
• – Secure work by identifying new opportunities, building relationships, and contributing to business growth.
• – Contribute to team growth, succession planning, and skills development aligned with industry trends.
• – Design, supervise, and review ecological and species surveys and habitat assessments relevant to UK and European contexts.
• – Apply advanced identification skills for a range of taxa/species, leveraging international experience.
• – Demonstrate expert knowledge and application of UK and European environmental legislation, policy, and best‑practice guidance.
• – Champion digital transformation and innovation within the ecology team, supporting standardisation and automation.
• – Manage internal and external quality audits.
• – Ensure adherence to biosecurity and health and safety protocols across all project phases.
• – Act as a key point of contact for clients, regulators, and partners, demonstrating outstanding communication and influencing skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• – 15–20 years of relevant professional experience in ecological consultancy, conservation, or related sectors.
• – Demonstrated experience in managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• – Advanced knowledge and operational proficiency in ArcGIS, bat analysis software, and digital data management tools.
• – Proven report writing and review capabilities for large consultancy and donor agencies.
• – Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information to technical and non‑technical audiences.