Principal Ecologist

Job Title: Principal Ecologist Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Salary: Circa £50,000 Join a rapidly expanding, family-run contractor and consultancy that specialises in providing services within the rail, forestry, and environmental sectors. This fast-growing company is expanding its in-house environmental team and looking for a Principal Ecologist to help drive their success. In this full-time, permanent role, you will manage and oversee ecological services across a range of exciting projects. You will manage Ecological Site Surveys, produce Preliminary Ecological Assessments, and assist in Ecological Impact and Habitat Regulation Assessments. Additionally, you'll lead and assist in Protected Species Surveys and play an active role in data analysis, report writing, and designing mitigation measures. Principal Ecologist Benefits: Competitive Salary Growth Opportunities 20 days leave + bank holidays, full PPE Flexible Working: Hybrid office and site work with WFH options Exciting Projects: Be part of the ongoing national expansion Company Vehicle and Fuel CardPrincipal Ecologist Requirements: Extensive experience within Ecological consultancy Protected Species Licence(s) Extensive knowledge of and experience working with UK protected species and relevant legislation Full UK driving licence Project management experience If you are interested in this or other opportunities in Ecology, please feel free to send your CV to Joe at (url removed) or contact (phone number removed). We have numerous additional vacancies listed on our website. This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this role