Experienced Ecologists | Remote

Principal Ecologist | Remote & Flexible

Baker Street Recruitment is looking for a Principal Ecologist to join a well‑established environmental consultancy. This role is remote, with occasional travel to project sites and team meetings, offering enhanced flexibility in working patterns and hours, and an exciting chance to lead on ecological delivery across a variety of sectors.

• Lead, manage and undertake ecological surveys including habitat assessments (e.g. UK Habitat Classification, UK Hab), botanical and faunal surveys, and protected species work
• Produce technical reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and mitigation plans
• Prepare protected species licence applications and advise on mitigation and enhancement strategies
• Utilise GIS tools (e.g. QGIS) and mapping software to support habitat mapping, BNG calculations and project modelling
• Provide ecological advice to clients and stakeholders on development projects, regulatory compliance and nature‑positive outcomes
• Mentor and support junior ecologists, delivering technical checks, contributing to training and helping develop the team
• Contribute to business development activities including bids, tenders and helping shape the growth of the ecology team.

• A degree (or equivalent) in ecology, environmental science, biology or a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience working in ecological consultancy, delivering habitat and protected species surveys, reporting, and mitigation.
• Proven ability in botanical and faunal identification, and survey design.
• Experience with EcIA, BNG assessments, and/or protected species licence application
• Confident use of GIS or similar mapping tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interface with clients, internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Membership of or eligibility for the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) is desirable, but not essential

• Flexible remote working arrangement with some site visits and occasional travel.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Additional benefits that include profit share, wellbeing allowances, and an unlimited training budget.
• Enhanced annual leave, plus options for additional leave that includes birthday leave, volunteering leave, and purchasing arrangements.
• Opportunity for professional development and progression in a consultancy that values ecological excellence that is supported with an unlimited training budget.
• A supportive team environment where your expertise will shape project outcomes and career direction.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Consulting, Research, and Science

• Environmental Services, Environmental Quality Programs, and Construction