At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead ecological projects, manage surveys, and deliver high-quality reports.
- Company: Join a respected global environmental consultancy with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression in a growing team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of environmental planning while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in ecology or related field, ecological consulting experience, and strong field skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Ecologist / Senior Ecologist to join a growing environmental planning team within a well-established sustainability and environmental consultancy. The Senior Ecologist will take ownership of ecological inputs on a range of development and infrastructure projects, managing surveys, advising clients, and planning teams, and delivering high-quality ecological reporting.
The Senior Ecologist will join a respected, international environmental and sustainability consultancy operating across the UK and globally. Despite its global reach, the business maintains a close-knit and collaborative team culture, with strong support for professional development and progression. The role sits within a growing UK environmental planning team, offering the chance to help shape services as the team expands.
Benefits:- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development and support toward higher professional membership
The ideal candidate for the Senior Ecologist role will have some of the following:
- A degree in ecology or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience
- Experience working as an ecological consultant
- Associate CIEEM membership or working toward this
- Strong ecological field skills across habitats and legally protected species
- A Natural England survey licence (Level 1 or above)
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
