Principal Ecologist

Job Title: Principal Ecologist

Salary: £46,000 - £48,000

Location: Exeter

We are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join a leading, international engineering consultancy in their Exeter office. You'll join an award-winning team that works across the UK on a massive variety of projects.

As a Principal Ecologist you'll receive:

• Flexible working
• State-of-the art CPD and training schemes
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Critical illness insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Digital GP
• Discounts
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Membership
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Travel Insurance

To be considered for the Principal Ecologist position, you will need:

• A degree in ecology, biology, zoology or closely related field.
• At least qualifying membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or an application in process (cover available for membership costs).
• Experience with UKHabitat surveys.
• Survey skills for one or more protected species.
• An understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements and best practice survey techniques.
• Understanding of biodiversity net gain (BNG) / application of biodiversity enhancements.
• Experience of producing ecological reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Reports.
• Strong collaborative behaviours to interface with multi-disciplinary teams and other stakeholders.
• Willingness to complete field surveys and travel to different sites.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A full valid UK/EEC driving licence.
• Have experience managing a team

If you are interested in this or other ecology roles, please contact Lloyd Key via or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.

Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.