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Principal ecologist

Exeter
Permanent
Cobalt Recruitment
Principal ecologist
Posted: 3 September
Offer description

Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist to step into a senior leadership role, delivering complex and varied projects across multiple sectors. You’ll support and mentor a talented team of ecologists, while also building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, design teams, and regulators.


Responsibilities

* Lead on the delivery of ecological projects, including EcIAs, HRAs, BNG assessments, ES chapters and management plans
* Provide expert technical advice to clients and project teams
* Support and mentor junior and senior colleagues
* Contribute to business development and client engagement activities
* Maintain high professional standards while balancing commercial awareness


Qualifications

* Relevant degree in ecology or related subject
* Proven experience at Senior Ecologist level (or equivalent)
* Strong communication and client-facing skills
* Excellent technical report writing experience
* Full membership of CIEEM (Chartered status desirable)
* Commercial acumen and ability to contribute to business growth
* Full UK driving licence


Salary & Benefits

* Pension
* Flexible working between office, home, and site
* Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development
* Supportive, values-driven culture with a collaborative team environment


Why Apply?

* Work on an exciting and varied portfolio of projects
* Join a supportive and experienced ecology team
* Benefit from flexible working and employee-ownership profit sharing
* Contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes while advancing your career

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com or 07458161399.


Seniority level

* Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Management


Industries

* Real Estate, Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities, and Services for Renewable Energy
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