Botanist (UK Wide)

Are you a skilled botanist with a passion for ecological excellence? Embankment Group is proud to partner with a well-established, internationally recognised environmental consultancy seeking talented Botanists to join their UK Ecology team. With opportunities available across multiple grades and locations, this role offers flexibility to align with your expertise and career aspirations.

Whether you are an experienced field botanist or operating at a senior technical level, this is your chance to contribute to complex, large-scale projects across energy, infrastructure, minerals, residential, and commercial development sectors. Join a team where your botanical expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping ecological outcomes.

As a Botanist, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering UKHab and NVC surveys.
• Conducting detailed habitat condition assessments and specialist botanical surveys.
• Advising on habitat creation, enhancement, and restoration design.
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including habitat assessments and management plans.
• Supporting Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and wider ecological reporting.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including planning, hydrology, landscape, and engineering specialists.
• Contributing to project programming, budgeting, and client liaison.
• Supporting and mentoring early-career ecologists.

Depending on your experience, there is scope to take on technical leadership or people management responsibilities.

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Strong botanical field skills within a consultancy environment.
• FISC Level 4 or higher, or confidence in achieving this standard.
• Working knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy.
• Experience contributing to ecological impact assessments and technical reporting.
• A degree in Ecology, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience in coordinating surveys, managing small projects, or supporting fee proposals would be advantageous but is not essential.

Your day-to-day activities will involve:

• Conducting field surveys to identify and assess plant species and habitats.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecological considerations into project designs.
• Preparing detailed reports and management plans to support planning applications and ecological compliance.
• Engaging with clients to provide expert advice on ecological matters.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members to develop their skills and expertise.
• Participating in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling to ensure successful project delivery.

By joining this dynamic consultancy, you will enjoy:

• Exposure to nationally significant and technically challenging projects.
• Clear and structured career pathways to support your professional growth.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and specialist progression.
• The flexibility to broaden your expertise into wider ecological disciplines if desired.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.

This is a unique opportunity for confident field botanists to apply their plant identification expertise within a forward-thinking and well-resourced consultancy. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on ecological outcomes and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Embankment Group today.