Technical Director of Ecology

About the role

This senior position leads ecological excellence for a growing environmental consultancy delivering complex infrastructure, renewable energy and land‑use projects across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex ecological inputs into Environmental Impact Assessments and major infrastructure projects.
• Author and review technical reports, assessments and supporting documentation, including EcIA, HRA and bespoke technical notes.
• Provide technical oversight of Environmental Statement chapters and ecological assessments.
• Support project teams with survey design, impact assessment and mitigation strategy development.
• Prepare and contribute to tender submissions for complex projects.
• Provide technical guidance on protected species licensing and mitigation requirements.
• Support ecological inputs into Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and strategies.
• Lead responses to consultations, examinations, hearings and planning enquiries.

Required profile

• Degree qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Significant ecological consultancy experience at Principal Ecologist level or above.
• Strong experience in authorship and review of EcIA, Environmental Statement and Habitat Regulations Assessment documentation.
• Excellent knowledge of UK ecological legislation, policy and guidance.
• Experience designing mitigation strategies and supporting protected species licensing.
• Good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain principles.

Required skills

• EcIA authorship and review
• Environmental Statement preparation
• Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) review
• Mitigation strategy design
• Protected species licensing
• Biodiversity Net Gain implementation

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000‑£70,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid professional memberships and training opportunities.
• Family‑friendly policies and community engagement programmes.