Job Title: Principal Ecologist
Salary: Up to £50,000
Location: Exeter/Southwest
A world-leading, multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy is looking for an individual with extensive experience in the ecology field to take on the role of Principal Ecologist, in a hybrid role based in Exeter, also covering Wales and the Southwest.
Principal Ecologist Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (+ option to buy or sell leave)
- Flexible working hours
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Competitive, tax free defined contribution pension arrangement
- First-class training and development opportunities
Responsibilities as Principal Ecologist
As Principal Ecologist for this world-leading multidisciplinary consultancy, whilst working with diverse teams and stakeholders, you would oversee and coordinate infrastructure projects and project management across the Southwest and Wales. The Principal Ecologist will use their extensive experience to plan and conduct field surveys, analyse survey data using methods like biodiversity net gain (BNG) and natural capital, and coordinate ecological mitigation efforts. They will write and review ecological reports and licence applications and provide guidance and support to other team members.
Principal Ecologist Criteria
- BSc/MSc in ecology or similar relevant field (essential)
- Extensive relevant experience
- Demonstrable project management experience
- Strong background in botany (FISC level 4 is desirable)
- Protected species survey licence(s) e.g., Bat licence (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
Interested in this or other roles in Ecology? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Joe at or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.