Senior Ecologist – West Midlands
Overview
Are you an experienced Ecological Consultant looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading natural environment consultancy with over 30 years of expertise, is seeking passionate and skilled Senior Ecologists to join their growing team. With work located in Birmingham, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, and the Wales border, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that protect and enhance the natural environment.
Our client is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive. If you’re ready to make a difference in the fight against climate and biodiversity challenges, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Ecologist, you will:
- Manage and deliver a diverse range of ecological projects, including baseline ecological surveys, mitigation design, and biodiversity net gain assessments.
- Contribute to innovative habitat banking projects that support environmental restoration.
- Prepare high-quality reports and provide expert advice to clients on ecological matters.
- Collaborate with clients and colleagues to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Stay up-to-date with legislative and policy changes to provide informed guidance.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in ecological consultancy, including habitat surveys, project management, and reporting.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and work effectively within a team.
- The ability to work independently, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
- A full UK driving licence (essential).
- A valid CSCS card and protected species survey licences (desirable but not essential).
Day-to-Day
Your typical day will involve:
- Conducting field surveys and assessments to gather ecological data.
- Preparing detailed reports and recommendations for clients.
- Collaborating with colleagues on project planning and delivery.
- Engaging with clients to provide updates and expert advice.
- Working flexibly, with the option for remote working, to balance fieldwork and office-based tasks.
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 24 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 35 days at senior management level.
- Flexible and remote working options to support work-life balance.
- A discretionary performance-related bonus.
- Paid overtime and Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
- Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities.
- The chance to contribute to a company that reinvests its profits into local Wildlife Trusts, supporting vital conservation work.
About Our Client
Our client is a trusted name in the natural environment consultancy sector, dedicated to helping businesses and landowners protect biodiversity and address climate challenges. With a team of over 120 professionals across the UK, they are at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions that drive positive environmental outcomes.
Their commitment to sustainability extends beyond their projects, as they reinvest profits into local Wildlife Trusts to support conservation efforts and inspire communities to act for nature.
