Job Description
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 (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
