Principal / Associate Ecologist
JOB_53700614764631Job type
PermanentLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
EnvironmentIndustry
ConstructionPay
£45,000 - £60,000 (DoE)
Ecology, Bristol, permanent, full time, £45000 - £60000, survey, species, BNG, Principal Ecologist
Your new company
They operate across several sectors, including air quality, noise, ecology, environmental policy, and economics. They work with both public and private sector clients, delivering high-quality environmental and design consultancy services. Their team of over 100 environmental experts ensures that environmental objectives are integrated into the heart of project designs, promoting sustainable and resilient development. They are doing some excellent work on a range of renewables projects across the UK currently!
I have been to meet them in person at their London and Bristol offices so I can personally say that their culture and work atmosphere is incredible, definitely a fantastic consultancy to work for.
Your new role
Main duties could include...
- Leading surveys and guiding teams that will perform a range of ecological surveys
- Manage ecological projects
- Technical report writing and support on EcIAs
- Help to prepare fee proposals
- Mentor junior members of staff
- Business development and client liaising
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in an ecological consultancy (in a UK setting)
- Experience with ecological project delivery including field work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of relevant UK environmental legislation
- Understanding of BNG
- Experience in mentoring staff
- UK driving license
- Botanical skills (preferred)
- Protected species licenses (preferred)
What you'll get in return
- £45,000 - £60,000 (more depending on experience)
- The chance to work on some unique and rewarding projects, including renewables
- Annual pay reviews
- Medical cover
- Excellent training and development
- Excellent team culture
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Death in service cover
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Principal / Associate EcologistJOB_537006147646312026-01-262026-04-27
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