Principal Ecologist

Principal Ecologist - Brighton £40,000 £46,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Ecologist to join a respected and growing environmental consultancy based in Brighton. This multi-disciplinary consultancy delivers ecology, environmental and sustainability services across the UK and has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, collaborative working and client-focused solutions. The successful Principal Ecologist will lead and manage a diverse portfolio of ecological projects, oversee protected species surveys and EcIA reporting, mentor junior ecologists and support the continued growth of the ecology team. This Principal Ecologist role will also involve client liaison, project management and delivering high-quality technical advice across development and infrastructure projects. Benefits / What's Offered Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package £40,000 £46,000 Flexible and hybrid working options Generous annual leave entitlement Paid professional memberships and CPD support Excellent career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunity to lead diverse and high-profile projects Involvement in a growing and respected environmental consultancy Strong focus on employee wellbeing and developmentRequirements / To Be Considered Significant experience within ecological consultancy Strong project management and leadership experience Excellent knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy Proven experience producing and reviewing technical ecological reports Experience managing clients and project delivery Protected species licences desirable CIEEM membership advantageous Strong communication and organisational skills Full UK driving licence required Full right to work in the UK essential Must live within commuting distance of the Brighton officeThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to develop their career. If this interests you, please do not hesitate to contact Jack Porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies on our website. Please refer to (url removed)