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Senior / Principal Ecologist – London & South East

Home-based / London office Environmental Consulting £ 45,000 – £60,000 Permanent
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The Opportunity

A small, growing ecological consultancy supporting planning and development in England is looking for a Senior / Principal Ecologist.

You'll lead surveys, own projects from instruction to delivery and guide junior colleagues, with a clear path to Principal. Home-based with the option to use the London office; site work is mostly local.

The Role

  • Lead ecological surveys
  • Produce and review reports
  • Manage projects from instruction to delivery
  • Guide junior colleagues

About You

  • 5+ years' ecological consultancy experience
  • Full or Associate CIEEM (or eligible)
  • Level 2 bat survey licence
  • UKHab and habitat condition assessment experience
  • Full UK driving licence; GCN licence, FISC Level 4 and GIS desirable

What's on Offer

  • £45,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
  • 25 days' holiday plus birthday off and extra days at Christmas
  • Flexible working, TOIL and paid overtime
  • Bonus scheme and a path to employee ownership

To apply or find out more, contact Shaun at shaun.silva@gaia-search.com

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