Consultant Ecologist – London

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000
Location: London / South East (Office near London Bridge)
Job Reference: 51837

The Opportunity

We are working with an independent, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy looking to appoint a Consultant Ecologist to join its growing ecology team in London.

This is a great opportunity for an ecologist with consultancy experience who is looking to develop their technical skills, take on greater project responsibility and work across a varied portfolio of development projects throughout London and the South East.

The successful candidate will be involved in projects from initial ecological assessments and planning through to mitigation, habitat enhancement and ongoing ecological management.

The role offers a combination of fieldwork, technical reporting and project delivery, alongside opportunities to work with other environmental specialists on projects incorporating biodiversity, sustainability and green infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), habitat assessments and ecological site surveys.

• Carry out protected species surveys, including bats, reptiles and other relevant species.

• Prepare ecological reports, technical assessments and supporting planning documentation.

• Contribute to Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), ecological management plans and mitigation strategies.

• Support Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, habitat creation and enhancement proposals.

• Provide ecological advice to support planning applications and development projects.

• Work alongside landscape, sustainability and environmental specialists to integrate biodiversity into project designs.

• Assist with the design and delivery of ecological mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures.

• Liaise with clients, colleagues and other project stakeholders.

• Manage smaller projects and workloads with support from senior ecologists.

• Undertake evening and occasional early-morning surveys during the ecological survey season.

About You

We are looking for an ecologist with a good foundation in ecological consultancy who is keen to continue developing their technical expertise and project management experience.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous professional experience within ecological consultancy.

• Experience undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and habitat surveys.

• Practical protected species survey experience, particularly involving bats and/or reptiles.

• Good ecological report-writing and technical communication skills.

• An understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and ecological assessment requirements.

• An interest in Biodiversity Net Gain, habitat enhancement and sustainable development.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing project priorities.

• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within project teams.

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

• A full UK driving licence.

Protected species survey licences and membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) would be advantageous but are not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £32,000 – £38,000, depending on experience.

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of ecological and development projects across London and the South East.

• A supportive, multidisciplinary working environment.

• Exposure to biodiversity, green infrastructure and nature-positive development projects.

• Opportunities to develop technical expertise, protected species knowledge and project management skills.

• Career progression within a growing ecology team.

• Office location within easy reach of London Bridge.

Interested?

If you're an Ecologist looking for your next opportunity in London or the South East, we'd be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Embankment Group or apply with your CV, quoting Job Reference 51837.

Embankment Group – Specialist Ecology & Environmental Recruitment