Senior Ecologist – Bristol

Salary: £38,000 – £46,500
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Job Type: Permanent – Full-time, Part-time or Compressed Hours Available
Job Reference: 57145

About the Opportunity

We are working with an established multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join its growing team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ecologist looking to take on greater technical and project responsibilities, working on a diverse range of projects across the property, infrastructure, transport, regeneration and public sectors.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and experienced ecology team, delivering ecological assessments, providing technical advice and contributing to sustainable development projects across the UK.

Flexible working arrangements are available, including full-time, part-time and compressed hours, alongside hybrid working options.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ecological surveys, assessments and technical reporting across a variety of projects.

• Prepare and review Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and BREEAM assessments.

• Provide practical ecological advice to clients, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and planning policies.

• Contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), including ecology chapters and supporting documentation.

• Manage ecological projects, including budgets, programmes and resources.

• Support protected species surveys, mitigation strategies and licensing requirements.

• Prepare fee proposals and maintain positive client relationships.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Mentor and support junior ecologists in their technical development.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

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

• Strong experience working within ecological consultancy.

• Full CIEEM membership and/or Chartered Ecologist status.

• Experience managing ecological surveys and preparing technical reports.

• Good knowledge of UK ecological legislation, planning policy and protected species.

• Experience with EcIA, BNG assessments and the EIA process.

• Excellent communication, report-writing and client management skills.

• The ability to manage projects independently and support junior colleagues.

Experience with protected species licensing, linear infrastructure, property development or public inquiries would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £38,000 – £46,500, depending on experience (pro rata for part-time).

• Flexible working options, including full-time, part-time and compressed hours.

• Hybrid working arrangements.

• Competitive benefits package and generous annual leave.

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

• Exposure to varied and high-profile projects across the UK.

• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.

• Opportunities to develop leadership and technical expertise.