Principal Ecologist
Core
Lead a senior ecology team delivering high-quality Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitat Regulations Appraisal services for the low carbon economy, with a specific focus on ornithological services.
Role type
Principal Ecologist (Senior IC with team leadership)
Builds
Environmental Impact Assessment services, Habitat Regulations Appraisal services, ornithological services
Domain
Environmental consulting, low carbon economy, biodiversity conservation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
ecological impact assessment, habitat regulations appraisal, ornithology, stakeholder relationship management, GIS modelling (collision risk, spatial modelling, displacement analysis, population viability analysis), resource and business planning, mentoring, UK environmental legislation knowledge, fieldwork risk assessment
Preferred skills
innovation in service delivery, data collection and analysis methods
Technologies
GIS, MS Word, MS Excel
Responsibilities
Direct and manage medium and large projects; build and shape stakeholder relationships with regulatory bodies and clients; support the Technical Director in resource and business planning; act as a technical advisor promoting best practice
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with team leadership