At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead ecological projects, manage surveys, and produce technical reports while mentoring junior team members.
- Company: Established ecological consultancy with a strong focus on client relationships and high-quality solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, generous holiday, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with access to company vehicles and regular social events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in ecology while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Ecology, project management experience, and strong field skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 45000 £ per year.
Your new company is a well-established ecological consultancy that has recently strengthened its position by joining a leading UK environmental and engineering group. They offer a comprehensive range of ecological and habitat services, working across projects including PEA, BNG, habitat creation, species mitigation, and monitoring.
With a growing and collaborative team, they pride themselves on delivering pragmatic, high-quality ecological solutions while maintaining a strong client-focused approach.
Your new role involves taking a leading role in the delivery of ecological services across a diverse project portfolio. You will manage projects from conception through to completion, providing technical leadership while maintaining strong client relationships.
Your role will include:
- Planning, managing, and delivering ecological projects and surveys
- Leading protected species and habitat surveys, including complex project work
- Producing and reviewing technical reports (PEAs, EcIAs, mitigation strategies, licence applications)
- Managing project budgets, timelines, and resources
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and regulators
- Supporting and overseeing junior team members, including mentoring and technical review
- Coordinating fieldwork and survey programmes
- Supporting business development, including tendering and client relationship management
The role offers a blend of office, home, and field-based work, with flexibility built into the working pattern.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A relevant degree in Ecology or a related discipline
- Significant experience within ecological consultancy, with the ability to manage your own projects and clients
- Strong field skills, including protected species and habitat identification
- Proven experience producing and reviewing technical reports and impact assessments
- Experience in project management, including coordination of surveys and staff
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
- A full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Protected species licences (e.g. bats, dormouse, great crested newts)
- Experience with EPS licence applications and mitigation strategies
- Knowledge of BNG and ecological legislation, botanical skills
- GIS experience (e.g. QGIS) and bat sound analysis
- Membership of CIEEM
In return, my client offers a competitive and supportive package, including:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience and level): Senior - £37,000 - £45,000, Principal - £45,000 - £55,000.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements
- Overtime pay (including standard overtime payment for bat surveys)
- Time off in lieu
- Company benefits package including wellbeing support and Medicash
- Pension scheme
- Holiday starting at 29 days per year including bank holidays, increasing with tenure
- Training (internal and external) and clear career development opportunities
- Regular social events and a supportive team culture
- Access to company pool vehicles where required
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Senior/Principal Ecologist in Portsmouth employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a leading ecological consultancy that values collaboration and innovation, offering a dynamic work environment where you can thrive as a Senior or Principal Ecologist. With a strong focus on employee well-being, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional development, this company is dedicated to fostering a supportive culture that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the field of ecology. Enjoy competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to your growth within a diverse project portfolio.
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