Principal Ecologist Job Birmingham England UK,Science

Region:
West Midlands Vicinity:
Birmingham Industry Sector:
Conservation Jobs , Ecology Jobs , Environmental Jobs , Biodiversity Jobs , GIS Jobs , Botany Jobs , Ornithology Jobs , Stakeholder Engagement Jobs , Ecological Jobs , Habitat Management Jobs Job Category:
Consultancy , Project Management , Policy , Ecologist , Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) , Monitoring , Reporting , Ornithologist , Surveying , Ecological Consultant Job Type: Full Time Education Level: Please see job description Salary

Description:

Competitive Salary + Excellent Range of Benefits Posted: 01/10/2026

Start Date:

ASAP Recruiter:
Thomson Environmental Consultants Job
- Closing Date: 12/11/2026

Mix of office and home working with some site work as needed

Full-time

Company Description Join us in shaping a future where nature and business thrive together

At Thomson, our purpose is simple but powerful:
to enable nature and business to thrive together
.

We’re building a reputation as the UK’s most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy. Our ambition is to be the first choice for clients and the employer of choice for environmental professionals
.

With offices across the UK, our multidisciplinary experts deliver exceptional outcomes across terrestrial and freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine science, GIS, habitat management, arboriculture and environmental impact assessment.

Job Description The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced ecologist to join our Birmingham Ecology Team based in Kenilworth.

You will combine technical expertise and project management to deliver complex ecology projects from commission through to report delivery.

You will work closely with clients and colleagues to provide best-practice advice, ensure compliance with legislation and policy, and support the successful delivery of high-quality environmental outcomes.

You will handle technically challenging tasks, including European Protected Species Licence (EPSL) applications, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA).

Our experienced ecologists often coach mentor and/ or line manage more junior members of the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and deliver large, complex ecological projects
Provide expert guidance on legislation, policy and best practice
Review and approve technical reports and deliverables
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Advise, coach and mentor more junior team members so they learn from your experience and develop their own skills.

Qualifications What We’re Looking For

Experience in environmental consultancy
Strong background in ecology, with an ecological degree or similar
Track record of winning work and building client relationships

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of ecological survey techniques, legislation and policy
Advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas, as well as holding a protected species licence.
Experience delivering high-quality reports and assessments

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills
Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance

All applicants must be based in the UK with the Right to Work in the UK Additional Information Working at Thomson

At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do—for our clients and for each other.

We believe in One Thomson
: valuing every individual’s unique skills and experiences, and working together to deliver exceptional service.

Our people are our greatest asset. We are proud of our friendly, supportive and can-do culture
, where nothing is too much trouble. We live and breathe our RISE values
- Respect, Integrity, Support and…