Principal Ecologist

Overview

A Principal Ecologist is required to join a leading multinational, multidisciplinary consultancy in the East of England. This is an exciting opportunity to join an environment to lead on projects where your efforts will be rewarded and recognised.

You will work on a diverse workload delivering projects for the public and private sectors across the UK including infrastructure and renewables projects. You will be responsible for growing, managing and mentoring an ecological team, plus have strong technical ability and able to lead and mentor and develop business. You will have previous experience working with bats and be confident in planning and undertaking habitat surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead on ecological projects across the public and private sectors, including infrastructure and renewables, within the UK.
• Grow, manage and mentor an ecological team; provide technical leadership and support business development.
• Plan and undertake habitat surveys and lead bat-related activities as required.

Qualifications

• Full membership of CIEEM (or working towards).
• Previous experience leading a team.
• UK driving licence.
• Experience working with bats and conducting habitat surveys.

Benefits

In return you will receive a competitive salary, car allowance and an excellent benefits package including a share incentive scheme, option to buy holiday, life assurance and more.