Principal Ecologist - Ipswich

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to join a company that supports its employees’ long-term careers and offers hybrid working?

If so, we have just the position for you! We are excited to be working alongside a well-established and successful practice, who have considerable experience in environmental design and planning across a vast range of sectors. And due to an increase in work are currently looking for a Principal Ecologist to join their team on a hybrid working basis.

Ideally, they are looking for an ambitious and knowledgeable individual to play a key role in the mentoring and development of the ecology team, working on a wide range of project types.

This position is also open upto the Associate Director level, depending on the individual.

Working hours:

• Hybrid working
• Full-time or Part-time basis

The successful Principal Ecologist will be offered:

• Upto £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Increased annual leave with longevity
• Pension
• Enjoyable working environment
• Professional memberships paid
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and career progression
• Expenses

Principal Ecologist requirements:

• Relevant degree and Full Member of CIEEM
• FISC level 3 minimum
• Survey and mitigation licences held (bats mitigation licencing preferred)
• UK Driving license and access to own car
• Ability to mentor and manage a team
• good understanding of all levels of the planning system
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with clients / stakeholders at a professional level
• experience of preparing technical reports and ability to present and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner
• Beneficial, not essential - experience in business development and examination in Public / Public Inquiry