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Principal Ecologist
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GBP40,000 : GBP50,000
Bristol
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- Competitive salary GBP40,000 : GBP50,000 and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Generous annual leave with option to buy more
- Paid professional memberships and training
- Clear progression pathways into senior leadership
A leading global engineering, design and environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join their growing team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Ecologist to work on high-profile infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK.
Our client is an internationally recognised consultancy delivering sustainable solutions across infrastructure, energy, and the natural environment. Their UK ecology team forms part of a wider environmental practice of over 500 specialists, working on major projects and driving innovation in biodiversity, sustainability, and ecological policy.
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The Role
- You will be required to lead and deliver ecological projects
- Manage Programs and budgets
- Support multidisciplinary teams
- Oversee surveys, ecological impact assessments and mitigation design
- Contributing to client relationships and business development
Requirements
- Degree in Ecology or a related discipline
- Membership of CIEEM (or working towards chartership)
- Strong experience in UK ecology, surveys, and legislation
- Full UK driving licence
- Full right to work in the UK
- Must live in or near the Bristol office
- Excellent project management and communication skills
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If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack Porter on We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to penguinrecruitment. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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