PRINCIPAL ECOLOGIST,

Principal Ecologist, Newcastle – £45,000 – £55,000 (35 hr week) The Opportunity We are looking for a motivated Principal Ecologist to join our well-established Newcastle team. The role will involve mentoring staff, managing and technically directing a range of projects for the Newcastle office as well as working with the Directors and other Principal Ecologists company wide, as part of the Senior Management Group. In addition to a competitive salary, 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave and a flexible working policy, we offer benefits that include private healthcare, company-funded social events, long service rewards and health and wellbeing benefits. Why work for BSG Ecology?

• We are a 100% employee-owned company. We have taken the positive step to employee-ownership to help us to ensure that the company remains independent for the long-term and that the interests and values of the business are maintained for the benefit of current and future employees.
• We are a multi-award winning, highly respected, industry leading consultancy with a strong reputation for technical ability amongst our clients and fellow professionals.
• All our ecologists have the opportunity to work on projects across a wide range of sectors including heritage, renewable energy, residential, leisure and minerals and with a diverse range of clients.
• We are committed to investing in training and career development. We have a structured programme of internal training for new starters that is complemented by additional external training and mentoring.
• Health and safety and staff wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do. We recognise the importance of maintaining a good work life balance. We do this through careful resourcing of work, the implementation of robust TOIL policies and flexible working arrangements.
• We have sophisticated cloud-based project management and tailored GIS systems, allowing us to work across offices and remotely.

What we are looking for An Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Relevant professional ecological experience (ideally including at least six years full-time experience working in ecological consultancy)
• A wide range of ecological survey experience including European Protected Species licensing.
• The ability to mentor and manage other staff, organise the team and represent the office in company wide discussions.
• Experience of various aspects of project management, including financial management.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the planning system and current wildlife legislation.
• The ability to analyse and interpret data, to provide clear and concise written advice, to technically review a variety of written outputs, and to resolve complex ecological issues.
• The desire to promote high standards in ecology and an interest in and aptitude for business development.
• Full membership of CIEEM (CEcol would be advantageous) and a good BSc and/or MSc in a relevant subject.

How to Apply Please send a CV along with a covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role to Rowena Scott-Campbell (r.scott-campbell@bsg-ecology.com) by Tuesday 22nd April 2025.