Principal Ecologist – Exeter

Company: Tyler Grange | B Corp™
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

The role

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in delivering complex ecological projects, providing strategic technical guidance, and driving business development initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of our ecology offering while advancing your career in a supportive and engaging workplace.

  • Acting as Project Director on large or complex projects, with accountability for delivery, quality and client satisfaction
  • Leading and overseeing ecological project teams across a diverse portfolio
  • Project management and client liaison on high-value and complex schemes
  • Preliminary Ecology Appraisals
  • Ecological Impact Assessments
  • Habitats Regulations Assessments
  • Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
  • Protected Species Surveys, Licensing and Mitigation Strategies
  • Reviewing, quality assuring and signing off technical reports and deliverables
  • Mentoring and developing Ecologists across all levels of the team

About You

  • Strong academic qualifications in ecology or biological sciences
  • To be a full member of CIEEM (MCIEEM or working towards Chartership preferred)
  • Extensive understanding of legislative and planning policy frameworks
  • Advanced survey skills, including UK Habitat Classification and protected species surveys
  • Holder of one or more Protected Species Licences (desirable)
  • Significant experience liaising with clients, statutory bodies and local planning authorities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at a senior level
  • Highly developed report writing, review and quality assurance capabilities
  • Exceptional project management skills, delivering complex projects on time and within budget
  • Proven experience in mentoring and developing team members
  • A strong track record of business development and securing projects
  • A collaborative approach that aligns with our values and supports cross-discipline working
  • A full UK driving licence

Salary

£48,450 – £52,040 dependent on experience.

Location

Exeter. Hybrid working model with an expectation of 2 days a week in the office – this can include on‑site days.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026