Principal Ecologist

Job title: Principal Ecologist

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Location: Birmingham

We have a new opportunity for a Principal Ecologist to join a multi-disciplinary consultancy in Birmingham. Our client's work involves early engagement at the due diligence or feasibility stage, with a focus on pre-planning protected species surveys, assessments and mitigation design through to post planning works. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including habitat restoration, biodiversity conservation, and environmental impact assessments.

The Principal Ecologist position offers:

• £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Hybrid working (2 days per week on-site)
• Competitive benefits package with annual salary reviews.
• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Fantastic training and development culture.
• Access to mentoring support from industry experts.
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects.
• Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities.
• Fast-tracked career progression for the right candidate.

As a Principal Ecologist, some of your main duties will be:

• Technical review for high-level PEA reports, EcIA, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and BREEAM 2018 Assessments.
• Supporting technical ecological surveys and desk-based studies.
• Acting as Expert Witness for Public enquiry
• Providing pragmatic, commercially aware ecological advice to a portfolio clients.

To be considered, you will need:

• A thorough knowledge of ecological legislation and planning policy in the UK.
• Ideally have experience in both linear infrastructure and property development projects.
• Full Membership or approaching of CIEEM and/or Chartered Ecologist status.
• High level FISC grade.
• River Condition Assessment trained.
• Bat Licence Level 2 or above.
• Good BNG experience.
• Terrestrial Invertebrate or Ornithology experience.
• Excellent report writing skills for PEA reports, EcIA, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and BREEAM 2018 Assessments.
• An understanding of the EIA process and have experience in undertaking or contributing to ES chapters would be an advantage.
• Be able to work autonomously with excellent communication (including technical report writing) skills and an ability to prepare fee proposals.
• Be able to undertake ecological surveys and desk-based studies to a high standard.
• Technical review of reports.
• Public enquiry experience or input would be of benefit.
• Have a solid understanding of conservation legislation and protected species licensing.
• Understand the EIA process and have experience in undertaking Ecological Impact Assessments.
• Be able to provide pragmatic, commercially aware ecological advice to clients.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

If you are interested in this or other roles in ecological consultancy, please contact Lloyd Key via or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.

Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.