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Principal Ecologist

  • Location: Sutton Coldfield, B76 0BA
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 4 days ago

  • Sector: Life Sciences
  • Contact: Sophie Andrews
  • Contact Email: Sophie.Andrews@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 14 October 2025
  • Expiry Date: 14 November 2025
  • Job Ref: V-308395

Location: The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, B76 0BA 

Start Date: Immediate start preferred

Shifts: Not applicable

Hybrid Policy: Not applicable

We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Ecologist to join our clients group-wide ecology team. This is a desk-based role supporting the Ecology Lead, with a primary focus on design but offering flexibility across design, construction, and delivery phases.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team of species specialists and botanists, contributing to impactful ecological work across major infrastructure projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support ecological input across licensing, mitigation, and policy development

  • Produce high-quality technical reports and documentation

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure ecological compliance and innovation

  • Contribute to strategic planning and ecological design solutions

Candidate Profile

  • Strong consultancy background (HS2 experience welcome but not essential)

  • Exceptional report-writing and analytical skills

  • Comfortable working in a desk-based capacity; site experience not required

  • Passionate about ecological design and policy development

Location Flexibility While the role is based at Kingsbury Compound (B76 0BA), we’re open to candidates based in Birmingham or Coventry, with occasional travel along the route as needed.

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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