Principal Technical Consultant: Nature And Biodiversity

ERM

Hybrid
Extensive uk ecology consultancy experience
Strong knowledge of uk wildlife legislation
Proven leadership of eia inputs
The Principal Ecologist serves as a senior technical specialist responsible for leading complex ecological assessments across infrastructure, energy, and development projects

Job Summary

  • The Principal Ecologist serves as a senior technical specialist responsible for leading complex ecological assessments across infrastructure, energy, and development projects.
  • This role requires authoritative advice on UK planning policy, protected species legislation, and biodiversity net gain while ensuring high-quality technical outputs.
  • The position offers the opportunity to mentor consultants, support team capability development, and maintain ERM's reputation for technical excellence.

Matching Summary

The Principal Ecologist serves as a senior technical specialist responsible for leading complex ecological assessments across infrastructure, energy, and development projects.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive UK ecology consultancy experience
  • Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation
  • Proven leadership of EIA inputs
  • Experience managing budgets and programmes
  • Expertise in biodiversity net gain (BNG)
  • Ability to lead field survey design

Nice-to-have

  • CIEEM membership at appropriate level
  • Chartered Ecologist status or working towards it
  • Specialist expertise in ornithology or freshwater ecology
  • Experience with long-term client frameworks
  • Collaborative mindset and commercial awareness

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science
  • Extensive UK ecological consultancy experience
  • Chartered Ecologist or CIEEM membership desirable
  • Proven ability to manage project budgets
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

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