As 2024 approaches, a number of exciting opportunities are coming up for Senior / Principal level Ecologists across the UK. With opportunities currently available in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Norfolk, Northampton and Dorset and winter season leaving consultancies with more time to conduct interviews, December is an ideal time to explore these new options. A number of ecological consultancies are looking to get a head start on survey season 2024, bringing the usual hiring forward to December / January and creating immediate availabiltity to interview for any Senior & Principal Consultants looking to take the next step in their career Role Details: A Senior / Principal level Ecologist would be expected to work independently across a range of projects, using own initiative and judgement within the guidelines outlined by CIEEM and clients own expectations. Client engagement will be a focal point of work, confidence in promotion of the company to secure future projects is considered a valuable asset. Due to the recent increase in Biodiversity Net Gain procedures, a strong understanding of, and confidence in report writing, will soon be essential for the majority of projects, therefore an existing understanding of BNG procedures is advantageous. Qualifications/Requirements: 3 years experience in UK-specific Ecological Surveying. Confidence in planning and conducting site walkovers & ecology chapters for EIAs. Experience conducting a variety of flora and fauna surveys. Hold (or working towards) at least 1 EPSM license. Strong of Biodiversity Net Gain specifications Knowledge of UK biodiversity action planning process Strong report writing skills in accordance with CIEEM guidance. Familiarity with variety of surveying equipment and their relevant software. Experience line managing team of consultant ecologists. If you would like to apply, please follow the link to submit an up-to-date CV and if successful we will be in contact soon!