Job Description
Your new company
A well-established environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join their expanding team. This is a senior-level opportunity to lead impactful ecological work across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure projects.
Your new role
* Lead and manage complex ecological projects, including Town and Country Planning Act developments and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
* Produce and review technical reports such as Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Environmental Statement (ES) chapters.
* Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and interpret the Biodiversity Metric to create pragmatic solutions.
* Design and implement mitigation strategies for protected species (e.g., bats, great crested newts, dormice, badgers, water vole).
* Provide mentorship and line management to junior ecologists.
* Engage with statutory bodies, planning authorities, and stakeholders.
* Manage project budgets, proposals, and client communications.
What you'll need to succeed
1. Strong understanding of UK planning policy and environmental legislation.
2. Proficient in UK Habitat Classification and habitat condition assessments (FISC Level 4 desirable).
3. Skilled in ...