Senior Ecologist

Overview

In this Senior Ecologist role, you lead ecology projects from initiation to delivery within a multidisciplinary environment. You will prepare and review key ecological reports and coordinate fieldwork, guiding junior colleagues and contributing to client and project management. The position supports a sustainability-focused agenda at a reputable firm with development and training opportunities. You will work in Bristol or nearby, helping to advance high-quality ecological advice and biodiversity outcomes. This is a chance to grow your career while making a positive environmental impact.

Pay / Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Clear development with ongoing training and support
• Friendly and inclusive work environment
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful sustainability focused projects

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of ecology projects from start to delivery
• Prepare and review reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and protected species surveys
• Coordinate fieldwork
• Provide guidance to junior team members
• Contribute to client and project management

Key requirements

• Experience working as a Senior Ecologist
• Strong technical reporting and organisational skills
• Familiarity with UKHab surveys, BNG principles and tools such as QGIS
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
• Based in or within community range of Bristol

• mentoring and guidance to junior team members
• strong communication and collaboration
• organisational and time-management capabilities
• UKHab surveys
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) principles
• QGIS

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