Senior Ecologist
Overview
We are representing a highly respected ecology consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to play a key role in project delivery and team development. This position is ideal for a consultant who enjoys technical excellence but also wants broader responsibility across project management, client engagement, and mentoring.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Ecologist, you will:
- Design and lead habitat and protected species surveys.
- Produce EcIAs, PEAs, BNG assessments, and technical chapters.
- Manage projects of varying scale from inception to completion.
- Provide pragmatic advice to clients and project stakeholders.
- Prepare and review licence applications and mitigation strategies.
- Mentor and support junior ecologists.
- Support business development and tender preparation.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A minimum of three years’ consultancy experience.
- Strong UK habitat and species identification skills.
- Demonstrable experience delivering EcIAs and technical reports.
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
- Experience managing clients and project budgets.
- CIEEM membership or eligibility.
- A full UK driving licence.
Additional experience in NVC, development licensing, BNG delivery, or GIS would be advantageous.
Day-to-Day
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Leading ecological surveys and ensuring high-quality data collection.
- Managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to provide expert ecological advice.
- Reviewing and approving work completed by junior team members.
- Preparing technical reports and contributing to licence applications.
- Supporting the growth of the ecology team through mentoring and training.
- Contributing to business development activities, including tender preparation.
Benefits
- Opportunity to progress toward Principal level.
- Exposure to nationally significant projects.
- Strong collaborative team culture.
- Flexible working approach.
- Genuine influence in shaping project delivery standards.
If you are an established Senior Ecologist ready for greater responsibility and visibility within a growing consultancy, we would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in more detail.
