Senior Ecologist

About the Opportunity

Embankment Group is recruiting for a Senior Ecologist to join a leading global environmental and engineering consultancy based in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to develop their technical expertise, take on greater project responsibility and progress their career within a supportive and well-established ecology team.

The successful candidate will work on a diverse range of projects, including major infrastructure, development and environmental schemes, contributing to biodiversity protection, ecological mitigation and sustainable development.

The company offers a collaborative working environment, flexible working arrangements, structured professional development and opportunities to work alongside experienced environmental specialists across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and undertake ecological surveys, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), UKHab surveys and protected species surveys.

• Prepare and contribute to technical ecological reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Ecological Management Plans, Protected Species Reports and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters.

• Support the preparation of Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs) and European Protected Species licence applications.

• Manage ecological projects, including programme coordination, budgets and client communication.

• Prepare fee proposals, quotations and tenders for ecological consultancy services.

• Liaise with clients, statutory bodies, regulators and other project stakeholders.

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior ecologists.

• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical ecological solutions and positive biodiversity outcomes.

Skills and Experience Required

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or a related discipline.

• Previous experience working within ecological consultancy.

• Strong experience undertaking habitat assessments, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys.

• Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and ecological survey methodologies.

• Experience preparing technical ecological reports and contributing to ecological assessments.

• Experience managing projects, preparing fee proposals or supporting tender submissions.

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or working towards membership.

• Protected species licences or specialist ecological expertise would be advantageous.

• Experience preparing Ecological Impact Assessments would be desirable.

• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £46,000, depending on experience.

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Opportunities to work on major infrastructure and environmental projects.

• Structured training, mentoring and professional development.

• Support towards professional memberships and protected species licences.

• Clear career progression opportunities within an established ecology team.

• Access to a nationwide network of ecological and environmental specialists.

• A supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities to develop specialist technical skills.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Ecologist looking to take the next step in your career, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy delivering meaningful environmental projects across the UK.

For more information or a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Embankment Group.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but have relevant ecological consultancy experience and are keen to develop their careers.