Principal Ecologist - #2087930

Principal Ecologist

£39,000 - $45,000

Cardiff

This well-established consultancy delivers ecology, landscape, planning, environmental management and GIS services across a diverse range of development, infrastructure and environmental projects throughout Wales and the UK. This Principal Ecologist opportunity offers the chance to play a key leadership role within a collaborative and supportive team, working on projects from inception through to completion while helping to shape the future growth of the ecology service.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
  * Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  * Company pension scheme
  * Health insurance and life assurance
  * Paid professional memberships
  * Bespoke training, mentoring and career development plans
  * 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus additional leave with service
  * Two paid volunteering days per year

The Role

As a Principal Ecologist, you will lead ecological projects, provide technical guidance, manage client relationships and mentor junior team members. The Principal Ecologist will work closely with other environmental specialists across a varied project portfolio, delivering high-quality ecological advice and assessments. This Principal Ecologist position offers excellent scope for progression and leadership within a thriving consultancy based in Cardiff.

Requirements

• Significant ecological consultancy experience, ideally at Senior or Principal Ecologist level
  * Strong knowledge of UK ecology, wildlife legislation and planning policy
  * Proven project management and client-facing experience
  * Excellent report writing and communication skills
  * Full UK driving licence
  * Full right to work in the UK
  * Must live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the office
  * Membership of CIEEM desirable
  * Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.