Principal Ecologist

Job title: Principal Ecologist

Salary: £40,000 - £53,000

Location: Northumberland

We are working with a well-established Ecological Consultancy based in Northumberland. With a rich history spanning over two decades, they are in a position for a Principal Ecologist to add to the team and continue to drive the success of the business.

As a Principal Ecologist, you will play a pivotal role in the team. Your work will involve leading projects from inception to completion. Beyond technical consulting, you'll also line manage a small team of Ecologists.

As a Principal Ecologist, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Overtime and/or Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
• Hybrid Office/Remote Working Options
• Generous Holiday Allowance (23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service)
• Structured Career Progression with Personal Development Plans
• Flexible Working Hours (Possibility of Flexitime)
• Company Carpool

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Hold at least a level 1 Bat or GCN licence
• Be confident at high-level project management
• Strong botanical knowledge
• Experience with GIS (ideally QGIS) and excellent IT skills
• Full membership of CIEEM, and Chartership (or be working towards it)
• Effective client communication skills
• Experience quoting bids and tenders
• In-depth understanding of UK and EU protected species and planning legislation
• In-depth knowledge of BNG metrics
• Collaborative team player with ambition and drive
• Experienced team leader
• Hold a valid full 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.