Senior Ecologist
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
Embankment Group is recruiting for a Senior Ecologist opportunity in Cambridgeshire.
This role is suited to an Ecologist who enjoys variety, technical delivery and the chance to manage projects across different sectors. It would be a good fit for someone looking to build on existing consultancy experience and step into a broader senior role.
About the Role
You will support the delivery of ecological consultancy services across a diverse range of projects. The position will include survey coordination, report writing, client liaison, project management and technical input into ecological assessments.
You will work as part of a wider ecology team, with opportunities to develop your technical expertise and support more junior colleagues.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver ecology projects across Cambridgeshire and wider regions.
- Undertake and coordinate ecological surveys.
- Prepare technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs and mitigation documents.
- Support protected species and habitat assessment work.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities and project teams.
- Manage project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
- Support junior ecologists with fieldwork and technical development.
- Contribute to high-quality, practical ecological advice.
Skills and Experience
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in ecological consultancy.
- Strong survey and report writing experience.
- Good knowledge of UK ecology legislation and planning policy.
- Experience managing projects or work packages.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A relevant environmental or ecology-related degree.
- Membership of CIEEM, or working towards it.
- Protected species licence experience would be useful.
The Opportunity
This is a strong option for a Senior Ecologist who wants access to varied work, a supportive team and clear opportunities for progression. The role offers a balance of fieldwork, technical reporting, client contact and project management.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Embankment Group.
