Principal Ecologist
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Consultancy
Immediate Start
£39k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Principal Ecologist
£39,000 - $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.
What's 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 yearThe 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 teamIf you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
£39,000 - $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.
What's 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 yearThe 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 teamIf you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Reference: 225231153
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Principal Ecologist
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Consultancy
Immediate Start
£39k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Principal Ecologist
£39,000 - $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.
What's 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 yearThe 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 teamIf you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
£39,000 - $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.
What's 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 yearThe 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 teamIf you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Reference: 225231153
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