Senior/Principal Ecologist

Your new companyA well-established and growing independent ecological consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Ecologist to support continued expansion. The business delivers a diverse portfolio of residential, BNG, habitat restoration, conservation and land management projects whilst maintaining a strong focus on technical quality and employee wellbeing.Unlike many larger multidisciplinary businesses, this consultancy has consciously chosen not to pursue major road and rail schemes, allowing ecologists to focus on projects they genuinely enjoy delivering. The result is a collaborative culture with sustainable workloads, strong staff retention and clear progression pathways.They pride themselves on their sector-leading staff wellbeing and reward. Read on to hear more!Your new roleAs a Senior or Principal Ecologist, you will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion whilst supporting the development of both clients and colleagues.Key responsibilities will include:Managing ecological projects, programmes and budgetsActing as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholdersDelivering and reviewing technical reportsLeading EcIAs, PEAs and protected species workAdvising on Biodiversity Net Gain strategiesSupporting business development and tender submissionsMentoring junior ecologistsLine management responsibilities for senior-level appointments where appropriateContributing to technical excellence and continuous improvement across the ecology teamFor ..... full job details .....