Senior Ecologist

Overview

In this role you will lead and deliver a range of ecological projects within a collaborative consultancy. You will conduct protected species and habitat surveys, produce UKHab and BNG assessments, and support environmental compliance on site. You’ll manage projects end-to-end, review technical reports, and mentor junior ecologists while building strong client relationships. The position offers flexible remote, site-based and fieldwork options. You’ll contribute to high-profile projects and ongoing professional development in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Remote working arrangements
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Support towards protected species licences and CIEEM progression
• 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave and bank holidays
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Responsibilities

• Undertake protected species and habitat surveys
• Deliver UKHab surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments including metric calculations
• Act as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) and support environmental compliance on site
• Manage ecological projects from survey through to delivery
• Prepare and review technical reports (PEAs, EcIAs, HRA screening, licences, habitat assessments)
• Support project management, programme delivery and commercial performance
• Produce habitat maps and spatial analysis using GIS
• Build relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders
• Support tender submissions and project proposals
• Mentor junior ecologists and provide technical guidance (Senior level)

Key requirements

• Degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline
• 4+ years’ consultancy experience
• Experience delivering protected species surveys, habitat surveys and ecological reporting
• Good knowledge of UKHab, Biodiversity Net Gain and UK ecological legislation
• Experience acting as an ECoW and delivering site-based work
• Membership of CIEEM or working towards
• Ideally at least one protected species licence or working towards
• Experience using GIS software such as QGIS
• Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel including overnight stays

• Organisational skills
• Excellent communication
• Project management
• GIS (QGIS)
• Protected species surveys
• UKHab

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