Principal Ecologist

**Principal Ecologist
**About us**

Ecosulis specialise in technology-powered nature restoration for people, planet, and progress. We’re making rewilding commercially viable to accelerate the vision of a recoverable earth within our lifetime. Our experts advise and deliver landscape-scale habitat restoration projects across the UK, while our practical ecologists work in collaboration with many major contractors. We also have a teams of nature recovery and rewilding specialists delivering a variety of projects for landowners and corporates. Ecosulis has invested in cutting-edge technology, pioneering science-based nature-based consultancy and contracting for over 30 years.

We see a future where rewilding is not only a way to develop more space for wild nature or to benefit our health and wellbeing, but also a financially viable market. We see opportunity for everyone to add value, driving positive impact at a global scale. This is a story of what can be achieved, rather than what needs to be done.

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**About the role**

The Principal Ecologist will provide experienced guidance, technical advice, input, and support to projects and personnel within the Project Delivery team.

Key roles and responsibilities:

- Accountable for the quality, coordination, resourcing and programming of a diverse range of projects across the team
- Leading and managing on budgets, SHEQ KPIs and deadlines, providing a high level of technical expertise and support across the company
- Reporting on project risk management to the Senior Leadership Team
- Representing Ecosulis at all external stakeholder meetings including clients, public and statutory bodies
- Leading and developing in-house junior ecologists and interns by coaching and mentoring on technical issues to strengthen the team.
- Undertake site surveys.
- Effectively & proactively leading weekly team Level 10 meeting.
- Provide technical expert ecological guidance to the wider Ecosulis team where necessary.

**About you**

As well as having high attention to quality and detail, you will have the ability to multi-task and work proactively and flexibly in a dynamic environment, whilst possessing strong prioritisation and organisation skills. Excellent client and stakeholder engagement skills would make you a desirable fit for this position.

Other key skills and experience required:
- Detailed knowledge of ecological & rewilding principles, biodiversity metrics, relevant environmental and ecological impact assessment (EcIA) legislation, policy and guidance
- Proven track record in writing and delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing and/or delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements which have been successfully consented.
- Excellent commercial and project management skills for a range of project sizes
- Experience of technical & quality review of a full suite of ecological reports

Experience in line management and leading a team would be advantageous.

**More information**
- Job type: Full time - permanent
- Start date: ASAP
- Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
- Location: The role will be home based with travel to site, client meetings and management meetings as needed.

A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this position.

**How to apply**

**Equality, Diversity & Inclusion**

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.