Principal Ecologist

London £45,000-£57,000

I am pleased to announce that we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join an exciting team in London! 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 include:

* A competitive salary with a fantastic benefits scheme.

* Flexible working opportunities.

* Uniform and boot allowance.

The role involves:

* Providing senior support and specialist knowledge to ecological projects.

* Management of large-scale projects and ecology team members.

* Assisting with the review of systems of work, templates and processes.

* Tendering and budgeting.

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.

* Experience of mitigation strategies and licencing.