Senior/Principal Ecologist

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Our ecology team truly strives to make a positive difference to the natural environment, by working closely with other disciplines across our business to engage in projects from the outset, ensuring ecology is considered at the earliest possible stage. Our award-winning team of over 130 ecologists work across a range of exciting habitat creation, research, development and major infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• A passion for ecology
• A good working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation
• The ability to undertake UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
• Good report writing skills
• Strong botanical skills, including Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level
• Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing
• An understanding of the importance of work winning, through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships
• The ability to manage ecology deliverables / projects from bidding through to completion
• Membership of CIEEM or equivalent and Chartership (CEnv or CEcol) or the current ability to achieve chartership
• Full driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Employee rewards
• Flexible holiday allowances
• Hybrid working culture
• Training and professional development opportunities