Black and Veatch Ltd. is one of the UK's leading engineering and environment consultancies, specialising in water, energy and environment projects. We are seeking a full or part time Principal Ecologist to join our growing multi-disciplinary Environmental team in Chester. Grade will be according to level of experience. Key aspects of the role will include: · leading our Chester team of ecologists and mentoring more junior ecologists; · developing our in-house ecological capability of our national team; · providing field and office ecological support on a wide range of projects including fluvial and coastal flood risk management, water utility, rail, renewable/ energy projects and other large scale infrastructure; · managing, reviewing and writing all stages of Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and HRA; · overseeing licence applications and mitigation; · design of habitat restoration/creation schemes; · supporting business development and tenders; · liaising with project teams, clients, stakeholders and the public as required. Candidates should; · have an ecological/environmental related degree; · be a full member of CIEEM; · be a Chartered Ecologist or Environmentalist; · hold a number of protected species licences or other ecological specialism · have excellent written and oral communication; · enjoy innovation and embracing advances in technology and ecology; · have previous consultancy experience; · hold a full UK driving licence.