Principal Ecologist Remote UK Wide considered Preferred locations for occasional project travel Midlands, South/West Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire Fulltime permanent Salary : £50,000 - £65,000 bonus benefits A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this position. Our client has invested in cutting-edge technology, pioneering science-based nature-based consultancy and contracting for 3 decades. Are you seeking a consultancy position outside of the typical development work? Are you currently leading in projects, technical expertise (BNG, EcIA & quotations)? Are you looking for a flexible and supportive opportunity within a people-focused and innovative consultancy with a long-standing history of providing excellence landscape-scale habitat restoration projects? Are you an experienced senior or established principal looking for a lead role? This could well be the wonderful business and position for you. The company Our innovative and reputable client are seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist who is passionate about driving large-scale, impactful projects and restoring ecosystems. Take the lead on high-profile ecological and rewilding initiatives, making a significant difference for biodiversity while advancing your career in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. Known for their collaborative and understanding values, the day-to-day running of the business represents just that. The Role Principal Ecologist Manage projects, budgets and cashflow, attend meetings, provide advice to clients and manage bid production. Lead, motivate and manage a brilliant team Hold responsibility for technical quality and approval of project deliverables Provide technical input and review for ecological quotations, reports, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and rewilding strategies. Conduct licensable work in relation to protected species Work closely with marketing and partnerships Mentor staff towards licensable standards Liaise with statutory authorities Undertake performance management of assigned team members Provide training and mentoring to staff Deliver business development strategies Design research projects and contribute to the development of best practice with respect to training and survey standards Be yourself, enthusiastic and enable personal and professional development About You The ideal candidate will be an experienced ecologist with a proven track record in delivering high-quality ecological assessments, BNG, and project leadership. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, you bring solid technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to mentor and support a growing team. With in-depth knowledge of ecological legislation and rewilding principles, youre ready to take on a senior leadership role and drive impactful nature recovery projects. Required Attributes: A degree in Ecology or a related field Circa 8 years experience in ecology consultancy CIEEM member Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist status is highly desirable. Proven experience in delivering competitive quotations, BNG assessments, EcIAs, and ecological reports. Holds Licences for protected species held Excellent knowledge of wildlife legislation and policy. Detailed understanding of ecological and rewilding principles, biodiversity metrics, and relevant environmental legislation. Experience in writing and delivering PEAs, BNG assessments, EcIAs, and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements. Experience in technical and quality review of ecological reports. Solid commercial awareness and project management skills. Internal and external stakeholder liaison Experience in working cross functionally to deliver high quality results for clients and key accounts. Line management and team leadership experience. Whats in it for you? £50,000 - £65,000 Remote working options and compressed hours to support work-life balance. 4-day week or 9-day fortnight on offer Generous holiday allowance Company pension contribution. Healthcare services. Cycle-to-work scheme. Enhanced benefits supporting you through lifes milestones. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training allowance. Clear career pathways towards leadership roles. Occupational Health Platform and Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support. Internal Reward Points Scheme. Gadgets and tech provided Please reach out to Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent if you require any assistance with your application. APPLY NOW for more information and discuss your application CleanTech Talent are acting as an employment agency for this position.