Principal/Associate Ecologist
Core
Lead ecological surveys, mitigation design, and regulatory liaison for large-scale infrastructure and development projects in the UK and Ireland.
Role type
Senior IC ecologist (Principal/Associate)
Builds
Ecological reports, mitigation designs, and EIA chapters for transport, energy, and commercial/residential developments.
Domain
Environmental consultancy / Ecology
Required skills
Ecological survey techniques, habitat assessment, species survey licensing, ecological mitigation design, environmental legislation knowledge, planning system integration, report writing, stakeholder liaison, resource planning.
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 and deliver technical work on complex infrastructure developments; act as main point of contact for clients and regulators; plan and undertake ecological surveys and produce high-quality reports; design and deliver ecological mitigation; supervise junior ecologists; prepare fee proposals and assist with client relationship management; review reports and species licence applications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities