Nature Recovery Consultant – Principal / Associate grade

Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 DOE
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference: 57147
Closing Date: 12th December 2026

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an established environmental and landscape consultancy seeking an experienced Nature Recovery Consultant at Principal or Associate level to join its Strategic Ecology team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ecologist with a strong interest in nature recovery, biodiversity strategy and environmental planning to contribute to meaningful projects that help restore habitats, strengthen ecological networks and support climate resilience.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of ecology, landscape and planning, advising public bodies, private organisations and third-sector clients on delivering sustainable, long-term environmental outcomes.

The position offers a combination of strategic consultancy, technical leadership, project management and opportunities to influence nature recovery initiatives across the UK.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 – £65,000, depending on experience.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

• Opportunities to work on nationally significant nature recovery and biodiversity projects.

• A varied portfolio of public, private and third-sector clients.

• The opportunity to influence biodiversity strategy, environmental planning and climate resilience.

• Collaboration with experienced ecology, landscape and planning professionals.

• Professional development and opportunities to progress into senior leadership.

• A supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

The Role

• Lead strategic ecology and nature recovery projects from inception through to delivery.

• Manage ecological evidence-base assessments and develop appropriate assessment methodologies.

• Provide strategic advice on biodiversity, habitat restoration and ecological enhancement.

• Apply ecological expertise to climate resilience, land-use planning and environmental strategies.

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate nature recovery into planning and development.

• Manage project programmes, budgets, technical outputs and client relationships.

• Engage with public authorities, landowners and other stakeholders.

• Mentor colleagues and support technical development within the team.

About You

We're keen to speak with experienced Principal or Associate-level Ecologists who have:

• Strong experience in ecological consultancy, nature recovery or strategic environmental planning.

• Experience delivering ecological assessments, biodiversity strategies or environmental evidence studies.

• A good understanding of UK ecological legislation, planning policy and nature recovery initiatives.

• Knowledge of habitat restoration, ecological networks and climate resilience.

• Proven experience managing projects and building client relationships.

• Excellent technical writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience mentoring colleagues and leading multidisciplinary projects.

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.

Experience working with local authorities, strategic planning bodies or landscape-scale nature recovery projects would be particularly advantageous.