Principal Ecologist

This position will suit an experienced Principal looking to join an established and growing
multi-disciplinary company with a UK wide presence whilst receiving support to excel and
progress in their career. Rocket Ecology works across sectors with a proven focus on the
renewables and residential sectors. Our experience ranges from small developments to Nationally
Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS).

With a full forward programme, we are looking for an experienced and capable Principal
Ecologist to help manage our established expert team on projects across the UK. Reporting to
the Regional Director, the role will be largely desk-based, and we are flexible in where you
are located, with remote and hybrid working options also considered. Your role will include
building client relationships, project management, and designing and planning ecological
surveys and mitigation works. You will provide quality assurance by reviewing reports such as
Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments and Method Statements.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of writing and reviewing ecological reports including Habitat Regulations
  Assessment, ES Chapters, Ecological Impact Assessments and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals.
• Experience of managing and mentoring a team.
• Proven experience preparing UK and/or European Protected Species Mitigation (UK/EPSM)
  licences as named ecologist.
• A wide range of survey experience including protected species surveys and extended Phase 1
  Habitat/UK Habitat Surveys.
• Experience of project management including fee quotation and tender creation
• Full Membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or
  equivalent.
• Experience with Arc GIS
• A full drivers licence.
• Although not crucial, holding protected species survey licences is beneficial especially,
  Class 2 bat survey licence. Strong botanical knowledge would also be an advantage.

As you will be in regular contact with clients and Rocket team members, you will be an
excellent communicator, with a professional and courteous manner. Established client
relationships would be an advantage.

To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering email explaining why you are interested
in the role to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and early
application is encouraged. Please put the role title in the subject header.

Rocket Ecology Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.