About Us

Welcome to Elton Ecology Ltd, a trusted name in ecological consultancy since becoming established in 2018. As a CIEEM Registered Practice, we take pride in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and high professional standards.

The team at Elton Ecology deliver a wide range of environmental consultancy project work, specialising in Ecology, Biodiversity Net Gain, and Arboriculture.

At Elton Ecology, we provide comprehensive ecological consultancy services to clients across the public and private sectors. From local authorities to commercial developers, landowners and asset managers, we work with a diverse range of clients, delivering tailored solutions to meet their specific needs.

Key areas of focus are the continued development of our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Arboriculture services. Our portfolio boasts a wide range of projects, ranging from protected species and habitat surveys for Ecological Impact Assessments to Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and habitat management. With each project, we strive to exceed client expectations and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

At Elton Ecology, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We believe that happy and fulfilled team members are key to our success, which is why we offer flexible working arrangements, sustainable working hours, and promote a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Furthermore, we are dedicated to the professional development of our team members. With uncapped CPD budgets in place, we empower our team to pursue continuous learning and growth, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.

As our client base continues to grow, so too does our reputation for excellence and reliability. Join us at Elton Ecology Ltd and become part of a dynamic, growing team that is supporting careers and making a positive impact on the world around us.

Principal Ecologist

About The Role

Location: Castle Donington, East Midlands / Flexible working

Salary: £45,000 – £52,500 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

Contract Type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Job Overview

As a Principal Ecologist, with the support of the company Director, you’ll lead and deliver a wide range of projects, whilst managing and mentoring more junior members of the team. You’ll play a role in conducting site surveys, producing technical reports, and expanding your expertise into exciting new areas like Biodiversity Net Gain. You’ll also provide technical input into fee quotes, bids and tenders for both public and private sector contracts.

If you are looking for your next opportunity within a dynamic and supportive consultancy with industry-leading salaries, bonus scheme, uncapped CPD budget, and a positive culture supporting a healthy work/life balance, look no further! Join us at Elton Ecology and unlock your potential with our progressive team.

For this role, you may be an established Principal Ecologist or a Senior Ecologist looking to take the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management, including utilising internal consultants and external sub-contractors to deliver outputs.
• Supporting clients through all project stages.
• Undertaking ecological surveys.
• Quality control/ quality assurance of technical outputs such as ecological reports.
• Liaising and negotiating with statutory agencies, Local Planning Authorities and other stakeholders.
• Producing a wide range of technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments.
• Technical input into fee quotes, bids and tenders for both public and private sector contracts.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Work with the company Director to recognise and develop opportunities to enhance our ecological service offering.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Relevant degree in Ecology or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of ecology, legislation, and best practice guidelines in England.
• Membership of appropriate professional body (e.g., CIEEM) or willingness to apply.
• Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain and Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), or desire to develop skills in these areas.
• Ability to undertake UKHab Surveys independently and/or holding protected species licence(s).
• Interest in project management, client liaison, tendering, and business development activities.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

• A company culture supporting a healthy work/life balance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Flexible working.
• Work laptop and mobile phone.
• Uncapped training budget.
• Professional membership and protected species licence fees covered.
• Convenient office location in a traditional building set in landscaped grounds.

Interested?

If you’re ready to apply, we want to hear from you! Please forward your CV (maximum two sides of A4) to: careers@elton-ecology.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 31st August 2024.

Even if you are speculatively considering a new job role, we would recommend a confidential and informal chat with us, to find out more about what our company can offer, and the roles available.

Join Elton Ecology and be part of a team driving positive change in the field of ecology!

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.