Freelance Ecologist – HRA Report Writing

Job Reference: 55835
Location: Remote / Home-Based (UK)
Contract Type: Freelance / Short-Term Contract
Duration: Approximately 2–4 days
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Competitive – Please provide your daily or hourly rate

The Opportunity

Embankment Group is seeking an experienced Freelance Ecologist or HRA Specialist to support a short-term project involving the preparation of a detailed Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) report.

This is a fully remote opportunity, ideally suited to an experienced ecological consultant with a strong background in complex HRA reporting, ecological impact assessment and environmental legislation.

The assignment is expected to require approximately 2–4 days of work, with an immediate start preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a comprehensive, technically robust HRA report.

• Review existing ecological data, assessments and supporting documentation.

• Identify potential impacts on European designated sites, including SACs and SPAs.

• Assess likely significant effects on qualifying habitats and species.

• Undertake an Appropriate Assessment where required.

• Consider potential in-combination effects with other plans and projects.

• Review proposed mitigation measures and assess their effectiveness.

• Produce clear, evidence-based conclusions in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.

Experience Required

• Proven experience of independently preparing complex HRA reports.

• Strong understanding of the Habitats Regulations and the HRA process.

• Experience undertaking Likely Significant Effects assessments and Appropriate Assessments.

• Good knowledge of European designated sites, qualifying features and conservation objectives.

• Excellent technical report-writing and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently, remotely and to tight deadlines.

Why Apply?

• Fully remote: Work from anywhere in the UK.

• Short-term assignment: Approximately 2–4 days of specialist consultancy work.

• Flexible arrangement: Suitable for established freelance ecological consultants.

• Immediate opportunity: Project ready to commence ASAP.

• Competitive rates: Daily or hourly rates considered, dependent on experience.

How to Apply

If you have relevant HRA report-writing experience and are available to support this project, please apply with:

• Your latest CV outlining relevant HRA experience.

• Your availability and earliest possible start date.

• Your proposed daily or hourly rate.

Job Reference: 55835

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, and early expressions of interest are encouraged.