Principal Ecologist
4 days ago
Principal Ecologist
London, Bristol, or Cardiff
£38,000 - £45,000
I am currently working with an award-winning environmental consultancy who are looking for an enthusiastic Principal Ecologist to join their friendly London, Bristol, or Cardiff Team.
You would be joining a highly respected consultancy that is well known for its supportive and flexible working culture, offering a range of hybrid and flexible working options, including WFH up to 3 days a week, and part-time (30 hours) if desired.
The company is 100% employee-owned, giving you a meaningful stake in the direction of the business, along with a share of the company's profits in the form of an annual bonus.
Key elements of the Principal position will include:
Managing a wide range of ecology projects, with a particular focus on project management of HRA
Winning new work and managing established client relationships
Remaining up to date with the latest approaches, best practice guidance, policy and relevant case law and maintaining a record of CPD, with a particular focus on key issues within HRA
Supporting and leading on strategic business development initiatives
Managing and mentoring less experienced colleagues and contributing to team-wide training and development initiatives
Exploring innovation and opportunities to improve ecological practices
You will receive a competitive salary of £38,000 - £45,000 per annum (plus £4,000 London uplift where applicable), plus some excellent benefits including annual salary reviews, annual profit-share bonuses, 25 days annual leave, option to buy and sell extra holiday, life insurance and more.
We would welcome interest from an established Principal OR highly experienced Senior, with:
Demonstrable knowledge of a range of ecological taxa, survey methods and assessment types
Demonstrable knowledge and a proven track record of successfully delivering HRA at the plan and/or project level.
An awareness of the key pressures facing the UKs National Site Network, and a good understanding of the strategic measures being adopted to address these issues
Experience of stakeholder engagement, negotiation and client liaison
Experience of line management and team development
Demonstrable work-winning and business development skills
Experienced in project management with the ability to manage ecological consultancy projects of all scales
Current protected species licence(s), experience of presenting evidence or providing support at planning appeal/examination in public, and a good understanding of undertaking biodiversity net gain (BNG) assessments, would also be highly desirable.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £42,000.00-£49,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
**Education**:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: OwlEcolbrist
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