An exciting opportunity to further strengthen and lead our ecological presence within our Ecology team. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our team, working closely with our other disciplines including our Landscape & Arboricultural teams.
About Tyler Grange
At TG we value innovation over convention; the usual route isn’t always our chosen path. We care deeply and celebrate loudly. Our Tribe support each other, work or play, and we’re always looking for the next big opportunity. Every day is a blend of meaningful work, good laughs and honest conversations.
Your journey at TG is enriched by the amazing people you’ll team up with, both in and outside of our tribe. We cheer on our mates, cherish our clients, and sprinkle goodness back into our communities. Join us at TG and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world of ecology and environmental consultancy. We look forward to receiving your application!
We’re proud to:
- Be a certified B Corp
- Offer a 4 Day Working Week (32 hours, 100% pay)
- Champion wellbeing, transparency and inclusion
- Be a Real Living Wage employer
- Have been named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 3 years running alongside awards recognising our commitment to mental wellbeing
We’re not perfect; we’ve grown organically and learned along the way, but our people-first approach remains at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in delivering complex ecological projects, providing strategic technical guidance and driving business development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of our Ecology offering while progressing your career within a supportive and people-focused consultancy.
You will be involved with:
- Acting as Project Director on large or complex projects, with accountability for delivery, quality and client satisfaction
- Leading and overseeing ecological project teams across a diverse portfolio
- Project management and client liaison on high-value and complex schemes
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
- Ecological Impact Assessments
- Habitats Regulations Assessments
- Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
- Protected Species Surveys, Licensing and Mitigation Strategies
- Reviewing, quality assuring and signing off technical reports and deliverables
- Mentoring and developing ecologists across all levels of the team
- Business development, client relationship management and securing new opportunities for the Ecology team
You should be confident scoping, designing and leading ecological surveys and projects while building strong, long-term client relationships. We’re looking for someone who enjoys developing others, delivering technical excellence and contributing to the continued growth of our Ecology team. No two days are the same. You’ll work on complex and impactful projects, collaborate across disciplines and play a key role in shaping sustainable outcomes for clients and communities.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- A degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences or a related discipline
- Full membership of CIEEM
- Strong understanding of UK ecological legislation, planning policy and industry best practice
- Extensive experience undertaking and overseeing UK Habitat Classification and protected species surveys
- Significant experience liaising with clients, local planning authorities, statutory consultees and project stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence at a senior level
- Strong report writing, reviewing and quality assurance skills
- Excellent project management skills and experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing ecologists across multiple grades
- A proven track record of business development and securing work
- An approach that aligns with our values and collaborative ways of working
- A full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Chartered Ecologist status or progression towards Chartership
- One or more Protected Species Licences
- Experience acting as Project Director on large, multidisciplinary projects
- Experience managing key client accounts and frameworks
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment
Salary: £48,450 – £52,040
Pay points reflect our 2026 salary banding. All pay points are reviewed annually. We’re passionate about pay transparency – Tyler Grange Pay Transparency.
Perks & Benefits
- Open and honest salary and pay points
- 4-Day Working Week (100% pay, 80% time)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
- 20 days holiday allowance + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown + your birthday off
- Healthcare cashback scheme, EV car scheme, cycle to work scheme and life insurance
- Supportive, award-winning culture focused on wellbeing and personal growth
Location: Birmingham. We operate a hybrid working model with an expectation of 2 days a week in the office. This can include site-based work.
Application Support
We’re committed to ensuring every candidate can access our opportunities with ease. If you need any support with your application, contact Hannah at hannah.foss@tylergrange.co.uk or let us know within your application.
