Location:
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary:
£38,000 – £43,000 per annum
Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
Working Arrangement:
Office-Based / Site-Based
Closing Date:
2nd December 2026
About the Opportunity
Embankment Group is recruiting for a Senior Ecologist to join an established, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy in Cambridge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist with a strong background in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to take on greater project responsibility, contribute to major infrastructure and development schemes, and develop their technical and project management expertise.
You will join a well-established ecology team working across a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential developments, highways, rail, energy infrastructure and wider environmental schemes.
The position offers opportunities for professional development, technical mentoring and career progression within a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage ecological projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
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Undertake and coordinate Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, providing technical advice on habitat classification, biodiversity metrics and ecological enhancements.
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Prepare and review Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), BNG assessments and ecology chapters for Environmental Statements.
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Support the preparation of Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs).
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Plan, coordinate and lead ecological field surveys, including supervising small survey teams.
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Provide specialist ecological advice to clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
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Manage ecological aspects of client relationships and contribute to the preparation of fee proposals and bids.
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Ensure projects comply with relevant ecological legislation, planning policy and industry best practice.
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Support junior team members through technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:
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Previous experience working as an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist within an environmental or ecological consultancy.
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Strong knowledge and practical experience of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), including habitat assessments and biodiversity metric calculations.
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Good understanding of UK ecological legislation, planning policy and Ecological Impact Assessment guidance.
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Experience undertaking habitat surveys, identifying plant communities and assessing habitat conditions.
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Proven experience preparing ecological reports, including PEAs, EcIAs and BNG assessments.
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Some experience contributing to Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs).
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Strong project management and organisational skills, with experience delivering small to medium-sized projects.
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Experience managing field surveys and coordinating survey teams.
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Excellent written communication skills and confidence liaising directly with clients.
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Commercial awareness, including experience supporting fee proposals and project budgets.
Experience working on major infrastructure, energy or development projects would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
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Competitive salary of £38,000 – £43,000, depending on experience.
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Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure, energy and development projects.
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Access to experienced technical specialists and structured professional development.
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Opportunities to take ownership of projects and develop leadership responsibilities.
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Supportive, multidisciplinary working environment.
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Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Ecologist or Senior Ecologist looking to develop your career in Cambridge, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Please submit your CV to Embankment Group for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
Closing Date: 2nd December 2026
