Senior / Principal Ecologist

This Senior / Principal Ecologist role in Warrington and Edinburgh is focused on providing valued ecological consultancy advice to our clients, helping to shape outcomes and maximise biodiversity opportunities on development projects. It would suit someone who can bring careful technical judgement and practical problem-solving to the role.

What the work leans on

Are you passionate about biodiversity, nature-based solutions and sustainable development? Are you looking for opportunities to work on interesting projects?

Where the technical work sits

• Provide valued ecological consultancy advice to our clients, helping to shape outcomes and maximise biodiversity opportunities on development projects.
• Oversee ecological mitigation and benefits for various developments, undertake skilled technical reporting.
• Provide trusted, evidence-based ecological advice to colleagues and clients.

Technical requirements

• Relevant degree in Ecology, Conservation, Earth Sciences or a related environmental discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of UK ecology, legislation and the UK planning system.
• Proven experience within a professional ecological consultancy, with a track record of working on complex ecological projects through planning or delivery.

Practical details

• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.