Principal Ecologist – London

Company: LEAD Careers
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Location: Redhill
Job Description:

Role – Principal Ecologist

Location: London

Salary: £45- £55K DOE

Lead Careers are looking for a Principal Ecologist for a multidisciplinary consultancy based in London. While this is a great opportunity for someone already at principal level, we will also consider a senior looking for a step up to principal level.

We employ a great team of ecologists, landscape architects and environmental consultants who work on projects varying in scale across the residential, commercial, transport and education sectors.

Key Skills and Qualifications

  • A degree in Ecology or a closely related subject
  • Full membership of CIEEM
  • Proven experience in undertaking Ecological Impact Assessments
  • A Bat Licence and at least one other protected species licence
  • Experience with Ecological Impact Assessment (including Preliminary Environmental Assessment and EcIA)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • The ability to work independently
  • A full & clean driving licence is essential

On Offer

  • A competitive salary based on experience
  • Hybrid working
  • Annual training opportunities
  • TOIL scheme to cover survey work
  • Annual professional membership subscription to CIEEM
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Team activity days
  • A friendly office environment

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Posted: May 31st, 2026