Principal Ecologist 50,000 - 65,000 + Company Car + benefits Home-based with weekly travel to offices and sites across the South East and South WestAre you ready to help shape an in-house ecology team that protects habitats and supports vital infrastructure delivery?We are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join a leading UK principal contractor, turning over in excess of 2bn. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK''s leading infrastructure businesses and play a key role in delivering ecological support across major infrastructure projects. The team is expanding significantly, offering excellent long term career progression and exposure to a diverse range of projects, habitats and protected species work.This is a hybrid role, with offices based across Oxfordshire, Beaconsfield, Bristol, Exeter, Cambridge, Suffolk, Ipswich, Luton or Winchester.Key responsibilities of the Principal Ecologist:Lead and support habitat and species surveys, ensuring ecological requirements are metManage ECoW requirements, impact assessments, licensing and mitigation activitiesContribute to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) delivery, including BNG condition assessmentEngage confidently with project teams to coordinate priorities and expectationsThe successful Principal Ecologist will have:Experience in field surveys and reporting, including UK Habitat Classification assessment, BNG condition assessment and protected species surveysSound knowledge of ecological principles, legislation, ..... full job details .....