Principal Ecologist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Tonbridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Environmental Consultancy
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SKILLS

Ecological project management Phase 1 habitat surveys Protected species assessments ECoW Ecological reports EIAs Planning applications Client liaison

FULL DESCRIPTION

Principal Ecologist

Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum

Sector: Geotechnical & Environmental

Type: Permanent

Reference: 38257_1776180208

Job Title: Principal Ecologist - Remote / Hybrid | Development & infrastructure projects

Location: Remote (SE) / Hybrid with site visits

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (hire car)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking for your next step? Join a leading international environmental consultancy and become part of a highly respected, established UK ecology team working on a wide range of infrastructure and property sector projects.

This position offers remote and flexible working, career progression opportunities, and a platform to help shape the future of our ecology services across the UK.

Principal Ecologist roles:

  • Lead and manage ecological projects (technical, commercial, and financial delivery)
  • Carry out and oversee Phase 1 habitat surveys, protected species assessments, and ECoW
  • Produce high-quality ecological reports and contribute to EIAs and planning applications
  • Attend virtual/in-person client meetings and design reviews
  • Support business development and help grow the team across the Southern region

Principal Ecologist Specification

  • Degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline
  • Proven ecological consultancy experience in the UK (5 years+)
  • Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, EIA, and planning frameworks
  • Excellent project management and client liaison skills
  • Team player with ambition to lead and support others

If you would like to know more on this Principal Ecologist position, please contact Cory taylor at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk].

[Employer hidden] promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Contact: Cory Taylor

Posted: 6 days ago

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