Ecologist - Principal

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom P J Chaffin Limited Full time £35,000 - £50,000

Become a part of our dedicated team, making a positive impact on the environment and our communities.

About the Job: Principal Ecologist at Chaffin Works

Our company is a leader in site clearance, tree surgery, fencing, and ecological consultancy services in the South East. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards and a great company culture.

  • Provide specialist knowledge on ecology matters to team members
  • Advise clients on ecology preservation
  • Create habitat surveys and reports
  • Manage on-site ecological issues and sensitive works
  • Write technical reports and assessments
  • Act as an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects

About the Company: Our company prioritises a supportive and developmental culture where we nurture the growth of each individual. We believe in providing a work environment where everyone can thrive.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Provide specialist knowledge to team members on ecology matters
  • Advise clients on ecology preservation best practices
  • Conduct habitat surveys and produce reports
  • Manage on-site ecological issues and sensitive works
  • Write technical reports and assessments
  • Act as an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects

In return, you will work on exciting projects and receive support for your development in working with protected species.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • Experience in managing projects in the ecology sector
  • A passion for inspiring and mentoring team members
  • Understanding of UK survey methodology and legislation
  • Experience in ecological appraisals, surveys, and report writing
  • A degree in Ecology, Environmental, or Earth Sciences
  • CIEEM membership
  • Protected species survey licence (desirable)
  • Full UK driver's licence and willingness to travel

Education: Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience: senior ecology - 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: full UK driver's licence (required)

About the Company: Our company prioritises a supportive and developmental culture where we nurture the growth of each individual. We believe in providing a work environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are interested in joining our team and being part of our positive impact, we would love to hear from you


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