Job Description
Principal Ecologist
£40,000- £45,000
Brighton, UK (flexible)
Allen & York are thrilled to be working with a small, but expanding environmental consultancy based in Brighton.
Our client is looking for a skilled Principal Ecologist seeking their next challenge. You will work on a diverse range of projects, including large-scale residential developments, renewable energy projects, and the restoration of historical monuments.
The successful candidate will be responsible for client liaison, project management, conducting field surveys, producing high-quality reports, and supporting junior team members.
You should hold a degree or equivalent in ecology or a related discipline, along with a Natural England survey licence for at least two species/groups. Extensive experience in habitat and protected species surveys is essential. You must be capable of producing technical outputs such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, protected species survey reports, and mitigation plans.
An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively is required.
You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Experience in obtaining European Protected Species Mitigation licences and knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain, including assessments using the Defra metric, would be advantageous.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
Interested? Get in touch today by clicking the apply button or email Justine at: jsanford@allen-york.com to learn more or arrange a confidential chat.
About us
Allen & York have been connecting purposeful people with purpose-led organizations for 30 years. We partner with clients and candidates on roles that foster understanding of climate change, promote sustainability, and support inclusive and responsible organizations, working towards a sustainable future for all.
We are committed to inclusiveness in the workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, beliefs, or other characteristics.
Let us help build a better world, together.
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