Our client is an established independent environmental consultancy who are presently seeking a Principal Ecologist to join the team in their Bristol office. Suitable candidates will demonstrate excellence in delivering the full range of Ecological services from preliminary site inspection to the production of formal reports and will be very comfortable acting in a client facing role. It is expected that applicants are likely to be qualified to full membership of IEEM status or equivalent and have a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all relevant uk legislation, standards and statutory bodies. This role has the potential for significant involvent in business development and candidates with experience of, or an aptitude for, this are likely to find themselves at an advantage. This is a permanent position and attracts a highly competitive remuneration package.