Principal Ecologist

GBP
40,000 : GBP
53,000

Ipswich

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• GBP
  43,000 : GBP
  53,000 salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse project workload
• Ongoing training and development

A growing environmental consultancy near Ipswich is looking for a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological delivery across a wide range of development and conservation projects. The business provides integrated ecological and arboricultural services from survey through to mitigation and project completion.

As a Principal Ecologist, you will oversee project delivery, lead field surveys, review technical reports, and provide specialist advice to clients and stakeholders. The Principal Ecologist will also mentor junior staff and ensure all work is delivered to a high professional standard.

• Strong UK consultancy ecology experience at Senior/Principal level
• Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and reporting
• Project management capability
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Based in or near Hastings

This Principal Ecologist position near Ipswich is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Ecologist ready to step into a senior leadership role within a supportive and forward:thinking consultancy.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.