Principal Ecologist

Company: TipTopJob
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

GBP39,000 : 45,000

Cardiff

This well:established consultancy delivers ecology, landscape, planning, environmental management and GIS services across a diverse range of development, infrastructure and environmental projects throughout Wales and the UK. This Principal Ecologist opportunity offers the chance to play a key leadership role within a collaborative and supportive team, working on projects from inception through to completion while helping to shape the future growth of the ecology service.

Whats on Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Company pension scheme
  • Health insurance and life assurance
  • Paid professional memberships
  • Bespoke training, mentoring and career development plans
  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus additional leave with service
  • Two paid volunteering days per year

The Role

As a Principal Ecologist, you will lead ecological projects, provide technical guidance, manage client relationships and mentor junior team members. The Principal Ecologist will work closely with other environmental specialists across a varied project portfolio, delivering high:quality ecological advice and assessments. This Principal Ecologist position offers excellent scope for progression and leadership within a thriving consultancy based in Cardiff.

Requirements

  • Significant ecological consultancy experience, ideally at Senior or Principal Ecologist level
  • Strong knowledge of UK ecology, wildlife legislation and planning policy
  • Proven project management and client:facing experience
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Full right to work in the UK
  • Must live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the office
  • Membership of CIEEM desirable
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

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Posted: June 14th, 2026