Principal Ecologist

6 days ago

South East, United Kingdom Mott MacDonald Full time

Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it's employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.


The environmental demands in the water, transport, buildings, and power sectors in the UK and beyond need environmental specialists who can think laterally.

In collaboration with ecology colleagues and other environmental disciplines you will be responsible at a project-level for resourcing and over-seeing the ecological inputs for a variety of multi-disciplinary projects for a range of clients.

Project dependent, the role can span all stages of a project's life cycle, from design conception to implementation; giving opportunities to positively influence scheme design, enhancements and promote best practice.

Mott MacDonald are committed to sustainable approaches that protect biodiversity and we actively encourage our clients to do the same.

We are passionate about providing our clients with sustainable solutions by constantly looking at challenges from a fresh angle. For us to continue maintaining our collaborative client relationships and further grow our environmental capabilities.

This role will suit a dynamic, proactive individual who wants to work in a growth area of our business and help support the delivery of ecological services in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment.


  • Full Member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or equivalent and ideally a Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to deliver contracts on time and to budget.
  • Excellent communication skills including report writing, checking and approvals.
  • Experience in the UK ecological consultancy market, with a strong externalfacing, clientorientated approach.
  • Thorough understanding of UK nature conservation legislation including planning processes and/or EIA/HRA assessments.
  • Experience in field surveys including Phase 1 habitat survey, UK Habitat assessment, BNG condition assessment and protected species surveys.
  • Experienced in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
  • Experience in protected species licensing.
  • Experience in leading on ecological inputs into largescale projects.
  • Willingness to mentor junior staff.
  • Willingness to encourage innovation and digital services.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.

Job Profile

  • The Mott MacDonald ecology practice is an exciting place to be with over 120 full time ecologists with different skills, specialisms, and a strong team spirit. Mott MacDonald prides itself on looking after staff and helping people to achieve their potential. We work with a diverse range of clients and projects that provide engaging opportunities for people working at Mott MacDonald.
  • We would love to welcome forwardthinking individuals to be part of our growing East of England team; we are recruiting a Principal Ecologist to join in Cambridge or Norwich.
  • Why join Mott MacDonald?
  • We are an employeeowned company and are small enough to have a family feel but large enough to work on some of the biggest UK projects. We pay our ecologists in line with their engineering colleagues, and you would be able to earn performancebased bonuses. Our projects are interesting, technically challenging and we excel in offering innovative solutions. Our ecology teams across the UK are highly experienced in their fields and proactively work together and share knowledge. We are a wellrespected company with strong values. We have a strong sports and social team, who have several events throughout the year, which is fully inclusive as well as UK wide events such as sports day, skiing trips and environment forums
  • Flexible working:
  • About the business unit
  • Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald's Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.
  • How to apply
Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force

Benefits we offer:

  • Pension matched up to 7%
  • Life insurance
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Continuous development opportunities because we want you to thrive
  • Agile/flexible working because life isn't 9
  • Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies for parents and care givers
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme
  • Subject to company performance
  • Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans.
  • The opportunity to make a difference; learn more abo

  • Principal Ecologist

    3 weeks ago

    South East, United Kingdom RSK Group Full time

    **RSK Biocensus**, part of the **RSK Group**, is recruiting for a **full time**, **permanent** **Principal Ecologist** to join our growing ecology team. These positions can be based from one of our offices in the **South East,** alternatively we are happy to consider homebased and remote working options. You’ll need to be willing to travel and stay away...

  • Principal Ecologist

    3 weeks ago

    South East, United Kingdom Latcom Full time

    Associate/Principal EcologistIf your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.You will take the lead in launching and completing a variety of projects in our business areas, especially those related to the built environment, power, and mining and minerals. The delivery of ecological inputs to a...

  • Principal Ecologist

    7 days ago

    South East, United Kingdom RSK Group Full time

    RSK Biocensus, part of the RSK Group, is recruiting for a full time, permanent Principal Ecologist to join our growing ecology team.These positions can be based from one of our offices in the South East, alternatively we are happy to consider homebased and remote working options. You'll need to be willing to travel and stay away from home on occasions.As a...

  • Principal Ecologist

    1 week ago

    South East England, United Kingdom Latcom Full time

    Associate/Principal Ecologist You will take the lead in launching and completing a variety of projects in our business areas, especially those related to the built environment, power, and mining and minerals. The delivery of ecological inputs to a variety of initiatives, such as renewable energy, residential construction, and corporate biodiversity policy...

  • Principal Ecologist

    1 month ago

    South East England, United Kingdom Latcom Full time

    Associate/Principal Ecologist You will take the lead in launching and completing a variety of projects in our business areas, especially those related to the built environment, power, and mining and minerals. The delivery of ecological inputs to a variety of initiatives, such as renewable energy, residential construction, and corporate biodiversity policy...

  • Principal Ecologist

    2 months ago

    Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom Via East Midlands Ltd Full time

    Principal EcologistConsidering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.Working Pattern: 37 hrs per week HybridLocation: West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2Via is currently looking for a Principal Ecologist to join our Environmental Management & Design Team based at our West Bridgford...

  • Principal Ecologist

    3 weeks ago

    Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom Via East Midlands Ltd Full time

    Principal EcologistConsidering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.Working Pattern: 37 hrs per week HybridLocation: West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2Via is currently looking for a Principal Ecologist to join our Environmental Management & Design Team based at our West Bridgford...

  • Principal Ecologist, Lead Environmental Consultant, Hybrid, COR5779

    4 weeks ago

    South East England, United Kingdom Corriculo Ltd Full time

    Principal Ecologist, Lead Environmental Consultant, Hybrid, COR5779 A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Ecologist / Lead Environmental Consultant to join my client, working on a hybrid basis. The Principal Ecologist will lead a small team of Ecologists, supporting and developing the team as they assess natural environments and...

  • Principal Ecologist, Lead Environmental Consultant, Hybrid, COR5779

    4 weeks ago

    South East, Hybrid, United Kingdom Corriculo Ltd Full time

    Principal Ecologist, Lead Environmental Consultant, Hybrid, COR5779Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Ecologist / Lead Environmental Consultant to join my client, working on a hybrid basis.The Principal Ecologist will lead a small team of...

  • Principal/ Associate Ecologist

    1 week ago

    Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Anderselite LTD Full time

    Principal/Associate Ecologist Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered. The Opportunity Are you seeking a new challenge? We have a client who are looking for a personable, innovative, and proactive Principal/Associate level ecologist to join their passionate, dynamic, and friendly team in...

  • Principal Ecologist

    7 days ago

    South East, United Kingdom Mott MacDonald Full time

    Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it's employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.The environmental demands in the water, transport, buildings and power sectors in the UK and beyond need...

  • Principal Ecologist

    3 weeks ago

    East Blatchington, United Kingdom Latcom Full time

    Associate/Principal EcologistIf your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.You will take the lead in launching and completing a variety of projects in our business areas, especially those related to the built environment, power, and mining and minerals. The delivery of ecological inputs to a...

  • Principal Ecologist

    3 weeks ago

    East Sussex, United Kingdom Latcom Full time €65,000

    Associate/Principal Ecologist If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application. You will take the lead in launching and completing a variety of projects in our business areas, especially those related to the built environment, power, and mining and minerals. The delivery of ecological inputs to...

  • Principal Ecologist

    3 weeks ago

    East Sussex, United Kingdom Latcom Full time €65,000

    Associate/Principal Ecologist If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application. You will take the lead in launching and completing a variety of projects in our business areas, especially those related to the built environment, power, and mining and minerals. The delivery of ecological inputs to...

  • Principal/ Associate Ecologist

    3 weeks ago

    Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Anderselite LTD Full time

    Principal/Associate EcologistHave you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered. The Opportunity Are you seeking a new challenge? We have a client who are looking for a personable, innovative, and proactive Principal/Associate level ecologist to join their passionate, dynamic, and friendly team in...

  • Ecologist

    2 months ago

    East London, United Kingdom Randstad Construction and Property Full time

    Calling Ecologists! My client is looking for a Ecologist on a permanent basis. The works are based all over and involve several Ecological Surveys. They are seeking a Senior/Principal Ecologists ideally but open to all positions. They are looking for someone on a permanent basis and looking to get someone on board by April. The specific works are set to...

  • Ecologist

    3 weeks ago

    East London, United Kingdom Randstad Construction and Property Full time

    Calling Ecologists! My client is looking for a Ecologist on a permanent basis. The works are based all over and involve several Ecological Surveys. They are seeking a Senior/Principal Ecologists ideally but open to all positions. They are looking for someone on a permanent basis and looking to get someone on board by April. The specific works are set to...

  • Ecologist

    2 months ago

    East London, United Kingdom Randstad Construction and Property Full time

    Calling Ecologists!My client is looking for a Ecologist on a permanent basis. The works are based all over and involve several Ecological Surveys. They are seeking a Senior/Principal Ecologists ideally but open to all positions. They are looking for someone on a permanent basis and looking to get someone on board by April. The specific works are set to run...

  • Ecologist

    3 weeks ago

    East London, United Kingdom Randstad Construction and Property Full time

    Calling Ecologists!My client is looking for a Ecologist on a permanent basis. The works are based all over and involve several Ecological Surveys. They are seeking a Senior/Principal Ecologists ideally but open to all positions. They are looking for someone on a permanent basis and looking to get someone on board by April. The specific works are set to run...

  • Senior Ecologist

    3 weeks ago

    South East London, United Kingdom Latcom Full time

    My client, a leading Contractor for arboriculture and forestry, with more than ten years of experience and knowledge in the field of forestry are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team. This company have experienced notable expansion in the recent past, and take pride in being Network Rail's Principal Contractor and Framework Contractor. They are...