Job Summary

• The Principal Ecologist is a senior technical specialist responsible for leading complex ecological assessments, providing expert advice to clients and project teams, and supporting the growth, quality, and delivery performance of CPD ecology services.
• Key Responsibilities include Technical Leadership & Delivery, Project & Commercial Management, Client Engagement, and People Leadership & Mentoring.
• Principal Ecologists play a critical role in enabling CPD to deliver complex projects efficiently, manage ecological risk for clients, and maintain ERM’s reputation for technical excellence while supporting sustainable growth.

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Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Degree in Ecology or related discipline
• Extensive experience delivering UK ecological consultancy
• Strong working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation
• Proven experience leading ecology inputs to EIAs
• Demonstrated budget and programme management

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