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Principal EcologistBennett and Game Recruitment LTD • Neithrop, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Principal Ecologist

Principal Ecologist

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD • Neithrop, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Principal Ecologist



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Banbury, Oxfordshire - Hybrid Working


£46,500 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits


Bennett & Game Recruitment are pleased to be working with a leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist to join their growing terrestrial ecology team based in Banbury.


The successful candidate will lead and deliver a varied portfolio of ecological projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. The position combines technical project delivery, fieldwork, client management and team development, offering the opportunity to play an influential role within an established and expanding consultancy.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist seeking greater responsibility, varied project exposure and genuine long-term career progression within a flexible and supportive working environment.


Principal Ecologist Salary & Benefits



  • Salary of £46,500 - £50,000, depending on experience


Hybrid and flexible working arrangements


33 days annual leave, including bank holidays


One additional day of annual leave for every three years of service, up to five additional days


Option to carry forward up to five days of annual leave


Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave per year


6% matched pension contributions at Principal level


Private medical insurance following successful completion of probation


Income protection covering 75% of salary following a qualifying period


Life assurance of four times annual salary


Enhanced company sick pay


One paid volunteering day per year


One professional membership paid annually


Cycle to Work Scheme up to the value of £3,000


Comprehensive training and professional development


Supportive social, wellbeing and employee network groups


Excellent opportunities for progression within a growing environmental consultancy



Principal Ecologist Job Overview



  • Lead and manage a diverse range of terrestrial ecology projects from initial enquiry through to completion


Prepare fee proposals, project scopes, budgets and delivery programmes


Plan and oversee ecological field surveys and survey teams


Undertake and review UK Habitat Classification and Phase 1 Habitat Surveys


Manage protected species surveys, mitigation strategies and licensing work


Analyse ecological data and provide technically robust advice to clients


Produce and review high-quality technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and protected species reports


Proofread and provide technical oversight of reports produced by other members of the team


Manage project budgets, timescales and resources


Liaise directly with clients, planning authorities, statutory bodies and other project stakeholders


Support, mentor and develop junior and intermediate members of the ecology team


Work collaboratively with specialists across a range of environmental disciplines


Contribute to the continued development and growth of the ecology team


Undertake occasional travel across the UK, including overnight stays where required



Principal Ecologist Job Requirements



  • Degree or postgraduate qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline


Minimum of four years' relevant professional experience within ecological consultancy, the public sector, a conservation organisation or a closely related environment


Strong knowledge of UK habitats, botanical identification and protected species


Extensive experience undertaking Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and/or UK Habitat Classification Surveys


Comprehensive experience undertaking protected species surveys xwwtmva


Experience developing and implementing protected species mitigation strategies


Holder of at least one protected species survey licence


Strong experience producing ecological reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and protected species reports


Ability to review and proofread technical work produced by colleagues


Previous project management experience including responsibility for budgets, programmes and resources


Experience leading, mentoring or supporting junior members of staff


Strong client management and stakeholder communication skills


Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects


Willingness to travel across the UK when required


Full UK driving licence



Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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