Principal Technical Consultant: Nature and Biodiversity
Core
Senior technical specialist leading complex ecological assessments, providing expert advice on planning policy and biodiversity legislation, and supporting the delivery of ecology services for infrastructure, energy, and development projects.
Role type
Principal Technical Consultant (Ecology)
Builds
Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), biodiversity chapters for EIAs, and technical reports for infrastructure and energy projects.
Domain
Environmental consulting, ecology, infrastructure, energy, renewables
Required skills
Ecological impact assessment, wildlife legislation, planning policy, protected species licensing, biodiversity net gain, field survey design, budget management, programme planning, client relationship management, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Chartered Ecologist status, ornithology, freshwater ecology, multidisciplinary project team experience, framework development
Technologies
Ecological assessment tools, biodiversity net gain calculators
Responsibilities
Lead and review Ecological Impact Assessments and biodiversity chapters for EIAs; Provide authoritative advice on planning policy and protected species legislation; Oversee field survey design and mitigation strategies; Manage budgets and programmes for ecology packages; Mentor consultants and senior consultants within the ecology team.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities