Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist to play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological consultancy services to UK projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across a wide range of sectors including transport, energy, water, development, and major infrastructure projects.

The role involves leading ecological assessments, managing complex projects, mentoring ecologists, supporting business development activities, and working closely with UK-based teams to ensure delivery excellence. The Principal Ecologist will act as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring that ecological deliverables meet relevant UK legislation, policy requirements, and company quality standards. This role also supports the growth and development of GCC Ecology capability through technical innovation, knowledge sharing, and staff development.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Oversee delivery of ecological projects across a broad range of sectors.
Provide technical review and sign-off of ecological reports and assessments.
Deliver and review:




Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)
Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)
Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA)
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments
Protected species assessments and mitigation strategies
Habitat Management Plans
Arboricultural and ecological constraints assessments
Natural Capital assessments
Provide expert advice on UK ecological legislation, planning policy, and biodiversity requirements.
Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance of ecological deliverables.

Project Management

Develop project scopes, budgets, work plans, and resource forecasts.
Monitor project performance against programme, budget, quality, and risk objectives.
Identify and manage technical, commercial, and delivery risks.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project interfaces with environmental, planning, engineering, GIS, and other technical teams.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key point o

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