Principal Ecologist - Falkirk About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Principal Ecologist to join a well-established, highly successful ecological consultancy at their Falkirk office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior ecological professional to take on a leadership role within a company that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering pragmatic, high-quality ecological services across both private and public sectors throughout the UK. Most of the projects fall within the renewables sector and offer the chance to work on projects with a small physical footprint, providing the opportunity to have a positive environmental impact, even on large scale construction projects. Principal Ecologist Responsibilities Lead the delivery of complex ecological consultancy services across diverse sectors including infrastructure, residential development, and commercial projects Provide specialist technical expertise in Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Environmental Statement chapters Manage and oversee all aspects of protected species licensing, survey design, and mitigation strategy implementation Provide line management, mentoring, and technical support to ecological consultancy team members Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, statutory bodies, and external stakeholders Maintain comprehensive knowledge of current environmental legislation, planning policy, and industry standards Oversee the preparation of high-quality technical reports, licence applications, and management plans If you are invested in the consultancy side of Ecology and appreciate the policy and legislation within this sector, while maintaining a genuine passion for Ecology. Then contact Alex at Calibre Search Manchester - Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.