Principal / Associate Ecologist

Principal / Associate Ecologist Location: Cambridge or Norwich. Recruiter contact: Laura Easdon. Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that defines our future and makes an important societal impact. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. About the Role Mott MacDonald leads the way in Nature Services and is building an Ecology Team that integrates nature into all developments. The East of England Ecology Team, spread across Norwich and Cambridge offices, consists of 22 members from Graduate to Technical Director Level. At Associate Ecologist level you will primarily be office-based but may engage in site work in your area of expertise. You will share responsibility for staff wellbeing, mentoring, and career development, line‑manage some team members, and work with senior leads to manage utilisation, appointments, training, and recruitment needs. Essential Degree in Ecology (or a directly related subject). Extensive experience in Ecological Consultancy or equivalent with transferable skills. Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, or equivalent; must be a Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Biologist (or able to achieve this within 6 months). Ability to communicate effectively with multi‑disciplinary teams, clients and regulators. Proficiency in report writing and a track record in acting as a checker/reviewer for ecological deliverables. Technical specialism (e.g., held protected species mitigation licences or advanced botanical skills). Desirable Additional higher degree would be an advantage. Experience of People Management. Proven Project Management skills. Experience of preparing costs and text for bids. Willingness to travel throughout the UK. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will discuss how we can support you. Agile Working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. Benefits Health and Wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts. Variety of wellbeing support through a comprehensive wellbeing programme, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family. Financial Wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase cover to 6× your salary. Income protection scheme providing financial benefit and absence/return‑to‑work support due to long‑term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. Annual bonus schemes shared with all colleagues in various ways as an independently owned business. Lifestyle Minimum 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays; can buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers. Enhanced Family and Carers Leave 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Shared parental leave matches maternity leave: up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and Development Primary annual professional institution subscription. Opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options. Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes Access to a wide range of groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here. Location(s): Norwich, GB; Cambridge, GB. Contract Type: Permanent. Work Pattern: Full Time. Market: Environment and Society. Discipline: Environment. Job Ref: 8241. Recruiter Contact: Laura Easdon. #J-18808-Ljbffr