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.