Senior Ecologist

A leading UK environmental consultancy is seeking experienced Senior Ecological Consultants to join its growing ecology team. These are permanent positions, with both full-time and part-time working patterns available. The role offers hybrid flexibility, combining homeworking with time in the office as needed.

The Role

You will work with clients across the region and surrounding areas, contributing to a wide range of local and national projects. As a Senior Ecological Consultant, you will be involved in delivering field surveys, ecological assessments, tender input, report writing, and project management.

You will also take responsibility for managing and overseeing medium to large projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing medium-sized projects, including financial oversight, resource planning, subcontractor coordination, risk management, and quality assurance
• Ensuring effective communication with clients and project teams, and responding to client feedback
• Completing fieldwork, including occasional out-of-hours surveys, travel, and overnight stays where required
• Overseeing site-based activities and supporting practical habitat management or creation work
• Contributing to survey reports, technical documents, licence applications, data analysis, and research outputs
• Representing the consultancy professionally and maintaining strong client relationships

Person Specification

• Degree or vocational qualification in a relevant discipline
• Approximately 5 years of relevant ecological experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Species licences are desirable
• Associate membership of CIEEM (or working towards it)
• Commitment to CIEEM’s Code of Professional Conduct

Salary & Benefits

• £38,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Company-paid life assurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits package, including options to purchase additional annual leave, health cash plans, and further wellbeing benefits

If you would like to learn more or discuss the role in confidence, please get in touch.