Principal Ecologist

Principal Ecologist

£40,000 - £50,000

Bristol

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Competitive salary £40,000 - £50,000 and comprehensive benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working options
Generous annual leave with option to buy more
Paid professional memberships and training
Clear progression pathways into senior leadershipA leading global engineering, design and environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join their growing team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Ecologist to work on high-profile infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK.

Our client is an internationally recognised consultancy delivering sustainable solutions across infrastructure, energy, and the natural environment. Their UK ecology team forms part of a wider environmental practice of over 500 specialists, working on major projects and driving innovation in biodiversity, sustainability, and ecological policy.

The Role
- You will be required to lead and deliver ecological projects
Manage Programs and budgets
Support multidisciplinary teams
Oversee surveys, ecological impact assessments and mitigation design
contributing to client relationships and business development

Requirements
- Degree in Ecology or a related discipline
Membership of CIEEM (or working towards chartership)
Strong experience in UK ecology, surveys, and legislation
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Must live in or near the Bristol office
Excellent project management and communication skills

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position