Senior Ecologist
Embankment Group is recruiting on behalf of a well-established environmental consultancy seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their Southampton office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning the renewables, infrastructure, and development sectors.
Overview
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Ecologist to take a leading role in delivering ecological surveys and technical inputs across a range of complex projects. This role offers the chance to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of environmental specialists, contributing to impactful projects in the power, built environment, and infrastructure sectors.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Ecologist, your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting and delivering ecological surveys and supporting mitigation strategies.
- Managing ecological workstreams on development and infrastructure projects.
- Preparing ecological reports and reviewing technical outputs.
- Developing scopes of work and fee proposals.
- Supervising and mentoring junior ecologists.
- Planning and coordinating ecological survey programmes.
- Collaborating with other technical teams, including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise, and air quality experts.
- Advising clients and contractors on ecological aspects of projects.
This role will involve fieldwork in various environments, requiring travel, occasional extended field days, and work in all weather conditions.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Ecology, Biological Science, or a related environmental discipline (MSc desirable).
- Eligibility for Qualifying or Associate level membership with CIEEM.
- Demonstrable experience conducting ecological surveys and assessments.
- Knowledge of UK ecological legislation and environmental policy.
- Experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships.
- Expertise in habitat surveys or protected species work (e.g., bats, reptiles, amphibians, water voles, otters, birds, or invertebrates).
- Strong theoretical grounding in ecology and environmental assessment.
- A full UK driving licence.
Day-to-Day
Your day-to-day activities will include:
- Leading field surveys and mitigation projects, including ornithology, protected/notable mammals, and habitats.
- Managing and scheduling ecological survey work packages to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery.
- Preparing and reviewing technical reports and proposals.
- Mentoring and supervising junior team members, fostering their professional growth.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
- Engaging with clients and stakeholders to provide expert ecological advice.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Company pension scheme.
- Excellent healthcare coverage, travel insurance, and life insurance.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus additional flexible bank holidays.
- Flexible, agile, and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
- Paid overtime or time off in lieu for extended fieldwork.
- Structured career framework with regular reviews and outstanding opportunities for progression.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment as part of a global leader in sustainability solutions.
If you are an experienced ecologist looking to take on greater project responsibility and contribute to meaningful environmental projects, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference in the renewables, infrastructure, and development sectors.
Apply today!
