Principal Ecologist

Principal Ecologist

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: Circa 45,000

A leading Ecological consultancy with over 35 years of experience is looking for a Principal Ecologist to join their team in Hertfordshire, to manage projects, lead junior staff, and contribute to the growth of their business.

Principal Ecologist Benefits:

• Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day for every year of employment.
• Option to Buy/Sell Holidays
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
• Company Sick Pay: Up to 4 weeks of full pay within any rolling 12-month period, after passing probation.
• Flexible and Hybrid Working: 60:40 ratio of office to home working, and flexible hours of work.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Scenic Office Locations
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Training and Licence support

Principal Ecologist Role:

This consultancy boasts a varied project portfolio that includes retail spaces, business parks, golf courses, airports, and shipping facilities. As a Principal Ecologist, you would play a significant role in overseeing and executing a variety of ecological projects and services. These would encompass Biodiversity Auditing, Ecological Impact Assessments, and Protected Species Surveys, as well as the interpretation of UK Ecology Legislation. A substantial aspect of this position will involve client engagement, alongside the mentorship of junior staff members.

Principal Ecologist Requirements:

• Extensive experience within Ecological consultancy
• Strong botanical skills (UKHab/NVC)
• Protected Species Licence(s)
• Project management experience
• Full driving licence

If you would like to find out more about this role, or other Ecology positions, please send your CV to Joe at (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Additional vacancies can be found on our website. This is a permanent role, and Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.