Principal Ecologist

Senior Ecologist - Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Ecologist to join a highly respected, award-winning environmental consultancy with offices in Edinburgh and The East Midlands. The business has built an outstanding reputation for delivering landscape architecture, ecology and environmental management services on large-scale, complex projects across the UK.

Working with a carefully selected portfolio of long-standing clients, the consultancy specialises in landscape-led developments where ecology is central to project design, planning and delivery. Their collaborative approach and technical expertise have secured long-term commissions on projects of regional and national significance.

What's on Offer;

Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunity to work on high-profile, landscape-led projects across the UK.

Long-term career progression within a growing consultancy.

Diverse and technically challenging workload.

Supportive, collaborative working environment.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Hybrid working and flexibility to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

As the business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological delivery, strengthen client relationships and play a key role in developing the ecology team. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse, ecologically complex projects where environmental considerations genuinely shape project outcomes. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, influencing project design from planning through to delivery while working alongside experienced landscape professionals and specialist ecological teams.

Key Responsibilities ;

Lead the delivery of ecological services across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while supporting business growth.

Prepare high-quality ecological reports, assessments, technical documentation and client advice.

Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, licensing requirements and industry best practice.

Provide commercially focused ecological guidance throughout all project stages.

Work collaboratively with landscape architects and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.

Mentor and support junior ecologists, contributing to the continued growth of the ecology team.

Stay informed of legislative changes and emerging best practice to ensure services remain at the forefront of the industry.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced ecological consultant looking to take the next step within a forward-thinking consultancy delivering nationally significant projects. If you're an experienced ecologist looking to join an established consultancy delivering some of the UK's most exciting environmental projects, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact Ashleigh Garner from Penguin Recruitment