Senior / Principal Ecologist – Ecology by Design. Hybrid / Remote

Overview

In this senior role you will lead ecological consultancy work, applying rigorous methods to deliver impactful biodiversity outcomes. You’ll collaborate with a client-focused, values-driven team that prioritises flexibility and innovation. You will shape projects from surveys to mitigation design, with autonomy to influence methods and policy. This is an opportunity to advance biodiversity through practical, evidence-based ecology while growing your leadership impact. You will join a culture that emphasises trust, development, and meaningful environmental change.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Unlimited external training budget
• Pension scheme
• Apple computer and iPhone provided
• Unlimited annual leave

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological consultancy work including habitat surveys, protected species surveys, EcIA, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and mitigation design
• Manage projects across Home Counties, South, and Midlands with high-quality, client-focused outcomes
• Conduct technical reviews of ecological reports and uphold quality standards across the team
• Mentor and guide colleagues according to experience level
• Contribute to business development and growth of the consultancy

Key requirements

• Genuine passion for ecology and environmental conservation
• Strong technical experience in habitat and/or protected species surveys
• Survey licence for at least one protected species or demonstrable specialist expertise in another ecological field
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to work independently and in a team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

• communication
• organisational skills
• independence
• habitat surveys
• protected species surveys
• EcIA

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