Principal Ecologist Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Our client is a reputable multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy who cover the UK & Republic of Ireland, with their head office being located in Belfast. This firm has a wealth of expertise across various services including Ecology, Acoustics, Geotechnical Engineering, Town & Environmental Planning and more. Due to on-going success and expansion plans, they have a rare opportunity for a Principal Ecologist to join the team in Belfast. This role presents exceptional career progression opportunities, with the potential for the successful candidate to advance to the position of Team Leader of the Ecology Department, should they aspire to do so. Duties of a Principal Ecologist: Managing of projects from inception to competition. You’ll also be expected to liaise with various stakeholders including NIEA, Councils & public bodies. Provide technical input for Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Habitat Management Plans, BREEAM assessments, HRAs. Oversee UK Habitat Classification Surveys & licensed protected species surveys. Coordination of field surveys. Lead species-specific surveys including those for bats, badgers, otters, breeding birds and newts in NI and ROI.Requirements for the role of Principal Ecologist: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ecology consultancy. BSc in Ecology, Environmental Science or another related field. Track record in applying for NIEA ecological licenses for badgers, bats, newts etc. Experience in ICT teams and regulatory engagement is desirable but not essential. A full driving licence.Benefits: Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 - £55,000 with regular salary reviews. Private health insurance. Generous company pension. Opportunities to progress to Team Leader and further. Company phone which can be used for personal use. Interesting and varied project work. A friendly & welcoming teamInterested in this role or any others relating to Ecology? Reach out to Charlotte Lavender at Aztrum for more information