Aspect Ecology Ltd.
Principal Ecologist
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Principal Ecologist
Are you an experienced ecologist with a passion for delivering impactful terrestrial ecology projects? Are you looking for a role that combines strategic influence with hands-on project delivery? Are you keen to play a key role within a growing team and help shape its future direction?
Aspect Ecology, part of the APEM Group, is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our industry-leading team of specialists. In this role, you’ll lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of terrestrial ecology projects, combining fieldwork, technical oversight, and project management with client engagement. You’ll prepare fee proposals, oversee survey programs, manage and analyze ecological field data, and produce high-quality technical reports while supporting and mentoring colleagues across the team.
By joining Aspect Ecology, you will be working within an experienced team of terrestrial ecologists who deliver a wide variety of projects across the UK across housing, retail, employment, and renewable energy. As part of the wider APEM Group, you’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with specialists from across the environmental sector, broadening your experience and contributing to truly multidisciplinary projects.
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To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- A minimum of 4 years’ relevant professional experience in ecological consultancy or a closely related field, including the public sector or conservation bodies.
- A relevant degree and/or postgraduate qualification, with a strong academic record.
- Comprehensive experience with UK botanical and faunal identification.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of Phase 1 Habitat and/or UK Habitat Classification surveys & extensive knowledge and experience of undertaking protected species surveys, mitigation and licensing, and holder of at least one protected species survey license.
- The ability to produce concise, high-quality, written reports, with experience of Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EcIAs, BNG, protected species survey reports, etc., and to proof-read others’ work.
- Experience of managing projects and leading and motivating staff.
- Experience of client liaison and management.
- Ability to travel across the UK, with some requirement for overnight stays.
- A full UK driving license.
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You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders, and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
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We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need is some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.
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