Senior Ecologist (London/Bedford/Woodbridge)- Full-time/Part-time

Senior Ecologist – Bedford/ London/ Woodbridge (Suffolk) – Full-time/Part-time

We are looking for a Senior ecologist to join one of our teams in Bedford, London or Woodbridge (Suffolk). We offer the opportunity to join a friendly and committed team of multi‑disciplinary professionals and a supportive working environment. Training and mentoring is provided to help you progress your career. We are currently operating hybrid working, with a minimum of three days in the office and the remainder potentially available by agreement for working from home.

Your Work Will Typically Include

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
• EcIA
• Protected species survey
• Multi‑disciplinary working, including participating in planning led projects.
• Mitigation design
• Species translocation
• Management plans
• Habitats Regulations Assessment
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment
• Collaborate with and support the work of other disciplines, e.g. Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture

You Will Be Expected To

• Manage and take ownership of projects
• Undertake EIA‑level ecological reporting and assessment (EcIA) including negotiation with clients and other members of the project team
• Lead on protected species mitigation including licensing
• Prepare fee proposals for major, and multidisciplinary projects
• Continue to develop knowledge of the planning, legal and regulatory frameworks
• Work in other offices in the Practice when required
• Work away from home as required to complete site surveys; hotel and travel expenses are paid
• Survey during the evening, night and early morning: 2 or 3 nights per week at peak times during the relevant survey season
• Undertake risk assessments as necessary
• Undertake marketing independently and alongside colleagues to develop ecology work, particularly in East Midlands, London and the South‑East
• Undertake CPD to at least meet minimum targets set by CIEEM

Key Skills, Attributes And Experience

• Ability to work within a team, with the ambition and potential to lead others and further develop the ecology team in your office
• Ability to formulate and communicate ideas
• Ability to work efficiently and diligently to reasonable deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Office software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written skills including ability to write clear assessment reports
• Good verbal communication – clear and courteous
• Flexible approach to work and taking proportionate responsibility
• Enthusiasm to further develop career and skills
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and to prioritise workloads for yourself and your team
• Project management and budgeting skills
• Good negotiating skills

Qualifications

• First or second‑class degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Full membership of CIEEM

Other Requirements

• Driving Licence essential and access to a car is highly desirable
• A reasonable degree of physical fitness is essential in order to undertake survey work
• At least 3 years relevant experience after becoming a full member of CIEEM
• Experience in large, multi‑disciplinary projects
• Experience in EPS mitigation licences and/or hold at least 1 survey licence (e.g. bats, dormouse, GCN, crayfish)
• Ability to recognise lowland UK habitat types, and have in‑depth knowledge of their ecology and management
• Botanical ID skills sufficient to undertake the above
• Detailed knowledge of UK species and habitat legislation
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development
• A safe and enjoyable working environment
• Voluntary workplace pension
• Cyclescheme
• Starting allowance of 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Payment of professional memberships

The Landscape Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer.