Consultant Ecologist

Department: Ecology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Reporting To: Mel Reid

Compensation: £28,000 - £38,000 / year

Location: Remote, based in Devon, London, Essex, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Lancashire, Midlands and Yorkshire

Who we are

We are Arbtech. Our team of over 100 passionate professionals supports more than 8,000 projects each year, offering ecology consultancy services overseen by a team of principal ecologists, each with their own specialisms: BNG, herpetofauna, bats, PEA, HRA and River Condition Assessment. Whether your strengths overlap with these specialisms, or they represent gaps in your skills and a training opportunity, if you’re a committed ecologist and great fun to be around then we want to hear from you.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

Job details

This role is central to the day-to-day success of the business and contributes directly to operational performance and customer outcomes. As Consultant Ecologist, you will be responsible for helping our clients deliver their projects, working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure high standards of delivery, compliance and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and making a tangible impact.

What you will do

• Planning and undertaking ecology surveys
• Preparing reports based on the surveys in a timely manner
• Making recommendations to clients
• Client liaison and project management
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Taking full advantage of the training and learning available to you

Who you are

You are an experienced and motivated professional who brings a practical, solutions-focused mindset. You will ideally have:

• Some experience of independently undertaking a broad range of assessments for protected species.
• A solid grasp of preliminary ecological assessments and are confident using UK Habs.
• The ability to use QGIS, undertake BNG assessments and produce management plans is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A high level of attention to detail and accountability.
• The ability to manage priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• 40 days of paid leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Flexible working that will work for you
• Pension scheme
• Equipment and tools to support you in your role

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary. We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.