Senior/Principal Ecologist

Senior/Principal Ecologist

Location: Guiseley (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: DOE

Brooks Ecological is an Origin Enterprises business, forming part of the Environmental division.

At Origin Enterprises, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use, and our Environmental teams support a diverse range of clients and projects—from land management and development to restoration and conservation.

Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative, purpose driven community where this collective expertise enables us to deliver high quality, fully integrated solutions and contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes across the UK and Ireland.

Brooks Ecological is a friendly, ethical consultancy, selective in the projects we undertake and committed to sustainability, including operating a fully electric fleet powered by renewable energy. We work with a diverse client base—from local authorities and developers to schools, charities, and private clients—offering a wide range of engaging projects within a collaborative, growing team.

We are seeking a Senior / Principal Ecologist to lead and deliver complex ecological surveys, assessments, and mitigation across projects spanning development, infrastructure, conservation, and biodiversity enhancement.

The role includes providing technical expertise, managing projects and client relationships, and mentoring junior staff.

Essential skills and experience

• Significant consultancy experience.


• Liaising with stakeholders including clients, planning authorities, and conservation bodies.


• Demonstrable ability to provide clear, succinct and robust technical reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, and protected species surveys.


• Thorough knowledge of wildlife legislation and the planning system leading to

confidence in providing technical advice to clients.

• Full range of survey skills including habitat surveys and protected species surveys


• BNG experience


• Attention to detail and the ability to deliver contracts on time and to budget


• A client-focused approach where the commercial element of each project can be

understood and appreciated

• Full driving license

Desirable skills and experience

• A full membership with CIEEM


• Experience of writing ES chapters and HRA’s


• Experience of writing EPSL applications, preferably held in your name


• QGIS skills

At Origin, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use. Our Environmental businesses offer ecological and environmental services to a wide variety of clients and get involved in projects spanning land management, development, restoration and conservation. We offer the chance to collaborate across our Environmental businesses and be part of a growing team. Visit our website to find out more!

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