Principal/Associate Ecologist
Core
Lead ecological surveys, mitigation design, and regulatory reporting for large-scale infrastructure and development projects across the UK and Ireland.
Role type
Senior IC ecologist (Principal/Associate)
Builds
Ecological impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance documentation for transport, energy, and commercial developments.
Domain
Environmental consultancy / Ecology / Infrastructure development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ecological survey techniques, habitat assessment, species survey licensing, ecological mitigation design, regulatory liaison, report writing, project management, fee proposal preparation, team supervision
Preferred skills
ArcGIS proficiency, digital data capture, protected species expertise (bats), development licence implementation, CEnv/CEcol membership
Technologies
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, ArcGIS
Responsibilities
Manage ecology projects for large-scale infrastructure; act as main point of contact for clients and sub-consultants; conduct field surveys and produce high-quality reports; design and deliver ecological mitigation; liaise with regulators; supervise junior ecologists; manage project budget and timeline; prepare fee proposals.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities