Location
manchester
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 29, 2026
Job Description
A growing multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist to play a key role in delivering ecological projects across a diverse range of sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy and residential development.
This opportunity would suit a highly capable technical specialist who enjoys combining project leadership, client management and mentoring responsibilities while remaining actively involved in technical delivery. You'll work closely with senior leaders to support team growth and help shape the future direction of the ecology service.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and delivering ecological projects from inception through to completion
- Managing Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects
- Providing technical leadership, quality assurance and report reviews
- Managing project bud...