Job type
PermanentLocation
Oxford, Cambridge or LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
EnvironmentIndustry
ConstructionPay
£45,000+ (DOE)
Principal Ecologist, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Permanent Job, £45,000+
Your new company
This well-established and thriving ecological consultancy are looking to hire a Principal Ecologist. They have offices in Oxford, Cambridge and London that provide an excellent range of Ecological and Biodiversity Net Gain projects.
An organisation that prioritises personal development through diverse experiences, support to gain protected species licenses and growth into varying specialisms.
Your new role
You will be involved with a full range of ecological consultancy services across residential, infrastructure, commercial, renewables and projects of cultural importance. Main duties may include…
- Organising and from time to time, leading on site visits
- Managing and leading on ecological surveys from PEAs, BNG assessments, Protected species, HRAs, and ECoW
- Supervising the written reports for ecological surveys
- Client liaising to deliver projects
- Leading the team of more junior Ecologists to ensure project delivery
- Business development to win new business
What you'll need to succeed
- A degree in Ecology or related subject
- Extensive experience as an Ecologist in a permanent role
- Knowledge of all key environmental legislation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Client liaising skills
- Team leadership experience
- Full clean driving licence
- Skills in GIS
- CIEEM membership at appropriate level (ideal)
One or more Protected species licences (ideal)- Specialism in a specific protected species or group (ideal)
What you'll get in return
- £45,000+ (Depending on Experience)
- Company pension
- Free onsite car parking and Business mileage
- Flexible working hours and Time Off In Lieu
- Up to 27 days annual leave
- Accidental injury insurance cover
- Generous training scheme
- support to gain CIEEM membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Kitchen and Shower facilities
- Dog-friendly offices
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 on your career.
