Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

£37,000 - £45,000

Staffordshire

A leading environmental consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Ecologist to join their growing team in Staffordshire. The successful Principal Ecologist will play a key role in leading projects, mentoring junior staff and supporting clients through all stages of ecological assessment and mitigation. This position offers excellent career progression within a collaborative and highly regarded consultancy environment in Staffordshire.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and supportive working environment
Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects
Clear career progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development and training
Collaborative and experienced technical team
Diverse project portfolio across public and private sectorsThe Role

The Principal Ecologist will be responsible for managing ecological projects, undertaking surveys, producing high-quality technical reports, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and supporting Biodiversity Net Gain and protected species work. The Principal Ecologist will also assist with mentoring and overseeing junior ecologists within the team.

Requirements

Significant ecology consultancy experience
Strong project management and report writing skills
Protected species survey experience and licence(s) desirable
Membership of CIEEM preferred
Full UK driving licence required
Full right to work in the UK required
Must live within a commutable distance of the office
Strong communication and client-facing skillsThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to develop their career. If this interests you, please do not hesitate to contact Jack Porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies on our website. Please refer to (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed