Principal Consultant in ecology leading high-impact solutions for UK projects. Managing a team while ensuring compliance with environmental standards and utilizing digital tools.
Responsibilities
Lead and author high-quality ecological reports, including scoping and baseline sections of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) reports, and related technical documents
Oversee the quality assurance and technical accuracy of project deliverables, ensuring compliance with UK and European standards
Manage and mentor a team of 8-10 ecology professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture and supporting individual career development
Take responsibility for securing work, including identifying new opportunities, building relationships and contributing to business growth
Contribute to team growth, succession planning, and skills development in line with the latest industry trends
Design, supervise, and review ecological and species surveys, and habitat assessments relevant to UK and European contexts
Apply advanced identification skills for a range of taxa/species associated with key habitats, leveraging international experience and transferable knowledge (e.g., bat species across geographies)
Demonstrate expert knowledge and application of UK and European environmental legislation, policy, and best practice guidance
Utilise advanced digital tools (e.g., GIS, R, Bat Explorer, AI-powered ecology platforms) for field data collection, analysis, and reporting
Champion digital transformation and innovation within the ecology team
Identify and support build areas of standardisation and automation
Able to manage internal and external Quality Audit
Take full responsibility for adherence to biosecurity and health and safety protocols across all project phases
Act as a key point of contact for clients, regulators, and partners, demonstrating outstanding communication and influencing skills
Requirements
Master’s degree (minimum) in Zoology, Ecology, Conservation Biology, or a related environmental discipline
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM, IES) – or international equivalent – is desirable
15–20 years of relevant professional experience in ecological consultancy, conservation, or related sectors
Proven track record of delivering UK-based ecology projects from India or similar international contexts
Demonstrated experience in managing and developing high-performing teams
Advanced knowledge and operational proficiency in ArcGIS, bat analysis software, and digital data management tools
Proven report writing and review capabilities for large consultancy and donor agencies
Hands-on experience with AI applications in ecology is a strong advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information to technical and non-technical audiences
Proficiency in foreign languages (especially relevant to UK/European contexts) is an added advantage
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