Principal Ecologist

GBP
39,000 : 45,000

Cardiff

This well:established consultancy delivers ecology, landscape, planning, environmental management and GIS services across a diverse range of development, infrastructure and environmental projects throughout Wales and the UK. This Principal Ecologist opportunity offers the chance to play a key leadership role within a collaborative and supportive team, working on projects from inception through to completion while helping to shape the future growth of the ecology service.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Company pension scheme
• Health insurance and life assurance
• Paid professional memberships
• Bespoke training, mentoring and career development plans
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus additional leave with service
• Two paid volunteering days per year

As a Principal Ecologist, you will lead ecological projects, provide technical guidance, manage client relationships and mentor junior team members. The Principal Ecologist will work closely with other environmental specialists across a varied project portfolio, delivering high:quality ecological advice and assessments. This Principal Ecologist position offers excellent scope for progression and leadership within a thriving consultancy based in Cardiff.

• Significant ecological consultancy experience, ideally at Senior or Principal Ecologist level
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology, wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Proven project management and client:facing experience
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Must live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the office
• Membership of CIEEM desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team