Average Principal Ecologist salary in the UK

Principal Ecologist Belfast £35,000-£50,000 I am pleased to announce that we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join an exciting team in Belfast! This consultancy is expanding and are looking for someone friendly and enthusiastic to join the senior team. You will get the opportunity to provide specialist ecological input on a wide range of projects while supporting the team through giving advice on surveys, strategies, and mitigation. Benefits for the role of a Principal Ecologist include: Flexible working opportunities.Excellent training and support with clear progression pathways.Brilliant training package. The role of a Principal Ecologist involves: Providing senior support and specialist knowledge to ecological projects.Management of large-scale projects and ecology team members.Tendering and budgeting. The requirements include: Experience in the ecological industry, including leading a team.Experience in EIA's and knowledge of planning systems.Working knowledge of DEFRA BNG Metric and the principles of Biodiversity Net Gain would be preferable. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and work alongside a great group of passionate people! To apply, please send your CV to and call Hannah Parker in the office on .

Principal Ecologist - Fully Remote Location: Remote (UK-based, with occasional visits to Suffolk office) | Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced Principal Ecologist looking for a fully remote role where you can focus on high-level technical work without extensive travel? This is an opportunity to take the lead on ecological assessments for diverse projects while enjoying complete flexibility. The Role As a key member of the team, you will apply your expertise in EIAs, HRAs, EcIAs, PEAs, and BNG assessments, ensuring high-quality reporting, regulatory compliance, and client advisory. This position is ideal for an ecologist with strong technical skills who wants to focus on delivering reports and strategy, rather than frequent site visits. What's on Offer? Fully remote working with flexible hours, with occasional meetings at the Suffolk officeA technical-focused role with minimal fieldworkCareer progression opportunities within an award-winning consultancyCompetitive salary and benefits packageProfessional development support If you are a seasoned ecological consultant looking for a leadership role with a strong technical focus, this is your chance to step up without the demands of frequent site work. Interested? Send your CV to to find out more. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.

Principal Ecologist - Fully Remote Location: Remote (UK-based, with occasional visits to Suffolk office) | Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced Principal Ecologist looking for a fully remote role where you can focus on high-level technical work without extensive travel? This is an opportunity to take the lead on ecological assessments for diverse projects while enjoying complete flexibility. The Role As a key member of the team, you will apply your expertise in EIAs, HRAs, EcIAs, PEAs, and BNG assessments, ensuring high-quality reporting, regulatory compliance, and client advisory. This position is ideal for an ecologist with strong technical skills who wants to focus on delivering reports and strategy, rather than frequent site visits. What's on Offer? Fully remote working with flexible hours, with occasional meetings at the Suffolk officeA technical-focused role with minimal fieldworkCareer progression opportunities within an award-winning consultancyCompetitive salary and benefits packageProfessional development support If you are a seasoned ecological consultant looking for a leadership role with a strong technical focus, this is your chance to step up without the demands of frequent site work. Interested? Send your CV to to find out more. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.