Principal / Associate Ecologist

Access have partnered with multi disciplinary consultancy who are expanding their ecology team in the UK. After continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, our client is searching for a Principal Ecologist / Associate Ecologist who is motivated, ambitious and looking to further their career by gaining valuable experience and building a team to deliver great projects.  Our client has established themselves as a trusted multi-disciplinary consultancy in the UK and plans continued growth in the coming years, with workload and projects increasing in recent years.

Our client expects the successful applicant to provide a leading role in the day-to-day operation and management of the team. With the consultancies growing number of projects, our client is seeking Principal Ecologist plan, resource, implement and manage ecological surveys and assessments as well as prepare fee proposals and manage budgets.  The successful applicant should also be able to liaise with other Discipline Principals and associate’s as necessary to manage multi- disciplinary projects within the business

The perfect candidate must have: 

• 8 or more years experience, preferably in an environmental consultancy with a proven record of managing project teams
• Experience in protected species license applications
• Be a full or Chartered member of a relevant professional institution e.g CIEEM
• The right to live and work in the UK.
• A degree in Ecology or related subject

This is a great opportunity to join an established consultancy with an amazing culture and mission.  Apply or send me a CV to find out more!