Principal Ecologist

Permanent, Full Time

Salary up to £57,095 per annum + benefits and local gov pension

Location: Countywide

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Closing Date: 12th July 2026

Fantastic opportunity to lead, influence, and deliver ecological excellence at scale within a dynamic local authority.

Place Services is a multi-disciplinary consultancy within Essex County Council, providing expert environmental and planning services to local authorities and other public sector clients. We play a key role in enabling sustainable development, combining technical excellence with commercial awareness to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities and the natural environment.

As a Principal Ecological Consultant, you will operate as an and authoritative subject matter expert, co-leading and shaping our ecology offer alongside two existing Principals. This is a senior role requiring advanced technical expertise, underpinned by substantial...