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Senior Ecologist (Desk based)
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Our client is a growing environmental consultancy looking to recruit a Senior Ecologist. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ecology professional seeking a predominantly office-based role focused on project management, technical reporting, and client delivery, rather than field survey work.
Joining a highly respected consultancy with a strong and expanding portfolio of infrastructure, renewable energy, and land development projects, you will play a key role in coordinating ecological projects from inception through to completion while delivering high-quality technical outputs to clients across the UK. This position would suit a Senior Ecologist looking to utilize their technical knowledge and project management experience within a flexible, supportive, and rapidly growing organization.
Your new role
As a Senior Ecologist, you will be responsible for leading and managing ecological projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and producing high-quality ecological reports to support planning and development projects. The role is primarily desk-based, focusing on project delivery, report writing, technical review, and client liaison rather than undertaking ecological field surveys.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing ecological projects from proposal stage through to final delivery.
- Producing and reviewing a range of technical reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and protected species reports.
- Coordinating ecological survey data and ensuring high-quality technical outputs.
- Managing project budgets, programmes, and resource allocation.
- Liaising directly with clients, planning authorities, and project stakeholders.
- Supporting the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions.
- Providing ecological advice to project teams across a diverse range of developments.
- Supporting ecological inputs into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) where required.
- Contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and strategies.
- Assisting with protected species licencing applications and mitigation strategies.
- Mentoring junior consultants and assisting with their professional development.
- Supporting quality assurance processes and maintaining technical standards across projects.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Degree qualified in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related subject.
- Several years' experience in ecological consultancy.
- Strong report writing and technical review skills.
- Experience managing ecological projects, budgets, and client relationships.
- Knowledge of UK ecological legislation, planning policy, and industry guidance.
- Experience producing EcIA, PEA, and protected species reports.
- Understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- CIEEM membership or progress towards membership would be advantageous.
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What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Life Assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Paid professional memberships.
- Ongoing internal and external training opportunities.
- Regular performance and development reviews.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
- Community volunteering opportunities.
- Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Opportunities to work alongside a wider network of environmental and professional services specialists.
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