Principal Ecologist
2 days ago
Exeter
An excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist to step into a senior leadership role, delivering complex and varied projects across multiple sectors. You’ll support and mentor a talented team of ecologists, while also building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, design teams, and regulators. Key Responsibilities • Lead on the delivery of ecological projects, including EcIAs, HRAs, BNG assessments, ES chapters and management plans, • Provide expert technical advice to clients and project teams, • Support and mentor junior and senior colleagues, • Contribute to business development and client engagement activities, • Maintain high professional standards while balancing commercial awareness What You’ll Bring • Relevant degree in ecology or related subject, • Proven experience at Senior Ecologist level (or equivalent), • Strong communication and client-facing skills, • Excellent technical report writing experience, • Full membership of CIEEM (Chartered status desirable), • Commercial acumen and ability to contribute to business growth, • Full UK driving licence Salary & Benefits • Salary: £45,000 – £55,000, • Healthcare, • Pension, • Annual profit share scheme, • Flexible working between office, home, and site, • Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development, • Supportive, values-driven culture with a collaborative team environment Why Apply? • Work on an exciting and varied portfolio of projects, • Join a supportive and experienced ecology team, • Benefit from flexible working and employee-ownership profit sharing, • Contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes while advancing your career When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via or 07458161399.