Principal Ecologist

Lucion is a purpose-driven, beyond net-zero company, dedicated to protecting people from hazardous environments and protecting the environment from the impacts of people. Our name, Luc (to illuminate) / ion (to take action), reflects our purpose, to shed light on challenges and take action.

Our environmental consultancy division has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ecological services across the UK. Our team is dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions to our diverse range of clients, including developers, government agencies, and conservation organizations.

We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment, and we are looking for a passionate and experienced Principal or Senior Ecology Consultant to join our dynamic team nationwide

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to work on exciting projects, and contribute to the growth and success of our ecology services.

As an Principal Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering ecological assessments, providing expert advice to clients, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, from large-scale infrastructure developments to biodiversity conservation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a range of ecological projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Conduct ecological surveys and assessments, including habitat assessments, protected species surveys, and ecological impact assessments (EcIAs).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing clear and concise ecological advice and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Mentor and support gradudate ecologists, providing guidance and overseeing their work to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Prepare and review technical reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), EcIAs, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant UK wildlife legislation, planning policies, and industry standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Ecology or related field
• 4+ years experience ecological consultancy, with a strong track record of managing and delivering projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Proficiency in conducting ecological surveys and assessments, particularly for protected species and habitats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in report writing and client presentations.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel as required to site

Benefits

We know that people are at their best when they are in a positive working environment, where they are encouraged to use their skills and where they have the opportunity to progress and become fulfilled. We want to attract and retain quality people so we have put together the following package of benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Employer matched pension
• Life assurance
• Reward platform – ‘Being Lucion’, which includes a wellbeing centre, cycle to work scheme, and discounts/cashback from over 800 retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £1,000 referral bonus
• Private Healthcare scheme
• Supportive family policies – including enhanced parental leave.

Recruitment Agencies: Lucion operates a strict PSL. We only accept CV’s from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by Lucion’s Talent Acquisition Team. Lucion will not accept any unsolicited CVs sent to any member, employee, representative or business unit of the Lucion Group, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Any unsolicited introduction will be treated as a CV ‘sent in kind’ and as such Lucion rejects all liability to pay any such fees for an unsolicited introduction.