At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead ecological projects and mentor a dynamic team across the North of England.
- Company: Join Lanpro, a top consultancy focused on environment-led planning and design.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced leave, hybrid working, health care, and discounts on popular services.
- Other info: Flexible work culture with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in ecology while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Ecology or related field with significant consultancy experience required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Lanpro is a market-leading multi-disciplinary consultancy that specialises in environment-led planning and design. The role is ideal for a highly capable technical specialist who enjoys managing projects, mentoring colleagues, and building strong client relationships while remaining closely involved in technical delivery and shaping a Northern ecology team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver ecological commissions across sectors including energy, infrastructure and residential development.
- Manage EcIA, HRA and BNG projects from inception to completion.
- Provide technical leadership and quality assurance across ecological reports and assessments.
- Mentor and support junior and senior ecologists within the team.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Manage project programmes, budgets and resources.
- Support business development activities including bids and tenders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Represent the company at industry events, strengthening brand and market presence.
Essential Requirements:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
- Significant experience in ecological consultancy.
- Strong technical expertise in:
- Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
- Experience managing ecological projects and budgets.
- Excellent report writing and technical review skills.
- Sound knowledge of UK planning policy, legislation and best practice.
- Membership of CIEEM (or equivalent professional body).
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Requirements:
- Protected species licences.
- Experience of NSIP and major infrastructure projects.
- Line management or mentoring experience.
- Experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement.
- Death in service cover.
- Centrally based City offices.
- Hybrid working environment (flexible work).
- Protected CPD (department, individual and companywide).
- Professional body membership contribution.
- Enhanced company pension.
- Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
- E-learning portal access.
- Non-contractual growth bonus scheme.
- Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days).
- Vitality Health Care – private medical insurance.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Discounts and perks – Amazon Prime, free Odeon cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Café Nero (optional).
- Employee assistance programme – financial and mental health support from external expertise.
- BUPA Cash Plan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Principal Ecologist employer: Lanpro
Lanpro is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering Principal Ecologists the opportunity to lead impactful ecological projects across the North of England. With a strong commitment to employee development, including enhanced annual leave, professional body membership contributions, and a clear career progression framework, Lanpro ensures that its team members thrive both personally and professionally. The centrally located offices and flexible hybrid working environment further enhance the appeal of joining a company dedicated to environmental excellence and employee well-being.
