As a Principal Ecologist you will be responsible for building, mentoring and leading a team throughout the project lifecycle on large million-pound high profile infrastructure schemes. You will be responsible for making decisions that will directly impact the projects to ensure we protect the wildlife and build an environment and allow it to thrive alongside our developments for many years to come. Your Ecology team will work alongside our award-winning design, maintenance and construction teams who transform our roads, railways and public buildings and deliver the critical support services the country relies on every day. You will do this by leading and guiding the team with strategic planning, surveying, and forecasting strategies, to ensure the best outcome for the wildlife and biodi