Senior / Principal Ecologist/ECoW in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Location: Peterborough
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Pattern: Flexible Working

Calibre Search is working with an established, award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to strengthen its Peterborough team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional who combines strong technical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience working on construction sites, supporting contractors and ensuring environmental compliance.

We're particularly interested in speaking with individuals who have a broad environmental background, whether that's in environmental management, construction environmental compliance, Ecology, Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) or environmental advisory roles.

You'll be joining a multidisciplinary environmental team, supporting a variety of engineering, infrastructure and environmental projects.

The position offers a genuine mix of site-based and consultancy work, with responsibility for providing practical environmental advice, managing compliance and working closely with contractors and project teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing environmental advice and support across construction and infrastructure projects.

• Undertaking site visits, inspections and environmental compliance monitoring.

• Working directly with contractors, site managers and project teams to ensure environmental best practice.

• Acting as an Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) where required.

• Identifying environmental risks and developing practical mitigation measures.

• Supporting environmental management plans, permits and regulatory compliance.

• Providing technical guidance across environmental disciplines, potentially including ecology, fisheries and water environments.

• Liaising with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

• Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the wider environmental team's development.

We're looking for someone who understands the realities of working on active construction sites and can confidently provide practical, commercially aware environmental solutions.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience in environmental consultancy, contracting, construction or a combination of these.

• Strong knowledge of environmental management and compliance.

• Previous experience working on construction sites and engaging directly with contractors.

• Experience as an Environmental Clerk of Works, Environmental Advisor, Environmental Manager or similar.

• A broad understanding of environmental disciplines, rather than being limited to one technical specialism.

• Knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting and mitigation measures.

• The confidence to work independently, make decisions and resolve environmental challenges on site.

• Strong communication, stakeholder management and report-writing skills.

• A relevant environmental degree or equivalent professional experience.

For Principal-level appointments, professional chartership would normally be expected, alongside demonstrable experience managing projects, providing technical leadership and supporting colleagues.

Candidates without chartership but with strong practical experience are encouraged to apply at Senior level.

You'll be joining an established, independent environmental and engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering sustainable solutions across the UK and internationally.

The business offers:

• A stable, supportive working environment with a long-term approach to employee development.

• A varied workload across environmental, engineering and infrastructure projects.

• The opportunity to combine practical site work with technical consultancy.

• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams and a wide range of environmental challenges.

• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

• A collaborative culture where technical expertise and practical experience are valued.

If you're currently working as a Senior Environmental Consultant, Principal Environmental Consultant, Environmental Advisor, Environmental Manager or Environmental Clerk of Works, we'd be keen to hear from you.

We're particularly interested in individuals who enjoy being involved in the practical delivery of projects and working directly with construction teams.

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, contact Ben Dakin at Calibre Search to find out more -

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