Location
Cardiff
Industry sector
Other
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/06/2026
Closing date
01/07/2026
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 year
The 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 team
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.