Principal Ecologist
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £46,142 - £50,269 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 30th April 2026
Interview date: 8th May 2026
What will you be doing?
In this role you will play a crucial part in the delivery of highway design and construction projects, providing expert ecological advice on effects and mitigation, developing and implementing strategies and plans, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and collaborating with stakeholders to protect the natural environment.
About You
* Be educated to degree level or equivalent in Ecology or a related field and/or have substantial work experience.
* Hold at least two licences to conduct protected species surveys.
* Have comprehensive knowledge and experience of undertaking field survey work, including habitat surveys of dormice, bats, badgers and crayfish.
* Be able to produce high‑quality, accurate work to tight deadlines, including completion of Hazard Risk Safety Assessments and Flood Risk Activity Permits.
We Offer
* Salary range of £46,142 - £50,269
* Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Clear career progression pathways
* Annual leave: 31 days (pro‑rata) plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
* Flexible working, including potential job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and counselling.
* Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements).
* Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team at [email protected].
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
* Candidates who indicate that they have a disability will be interviewed as part of our Disability Confident commitment.
* Candidates who are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist will be interviewed in line with our Armed Forces Covenant.
* Candidates who are a Herefordshire care leaver will be interviewed in line with our commitment to support young people leaving care.
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