Principal Ecologist

Principal Ecologist

40,000 - 55,000

Cambridge

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Ecologist to join a respected, award-winning environmental consultancy based in Cambridge. This multidisciplinary practice has a long-standing reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across ecology, environmental planning, landscape architecture and natural resource management throughout the UK.

As a Principal Ecologist, you will play a key role in leading ecological projects from initial surveys through to assessment, mitigation design and planning support. The Principal Ecologist will work closely with clients, planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams on a diverse range of development, infrastructure, conservation and renewable energy projects. This Principal Ecologist position offers excellent opportunities to mentor junior staff, contribute to business growth and help shape the future of the ecology team.

The successful Principal Ecologist will be based in Cambridge and enjoy a varied workload across the South East and the wider UK.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
  Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  Private medical insurance
  Life assurance
  Company pension scheme
  Payment of professional memberships
  Tailored training and CPD opportunities
  Additional holiday purchase scheme
  Cycle to Work scheme
  Friendly and collaborative working environment

Requirements:

• Significant ecological consultancy experience
  Strong project management and report writing skills
  Protected species survey and mitigation experience
  Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
  Membership of CIEEM (Chartered status desirable)
  Full UK driving licence
  Full right to work in the UK
  Ability to regularly attend the Cambridge office
  Living in or near the office location
  Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

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