Consultant or Senior Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected environmental consultancy that values collaboration and flexible working. The role involves managing ecological projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, and mentoring junior team members. The successful candidate will have significant autonomy and work in a supportive environment with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Unlimited professional development and training budget

3 paid volunteer days

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ professional experience in ecological consultancy.
• Strong understanding of PEA, BNG, and EcIA assessments.
• Competence in coordinating ecological survey programmes.

Responsibilities

• Leading a broad portfolio of ecological projects from initiation to completion.
• Planning, resourcing, and delivering ecological surveys.
• Producing clear, concise ecological reports (PEA, BNG, EcIA).
• Liaising with clients and providing quality assurance.

Skills

Solutions-focused

Proactive

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS)

Job description

Job Description

The Company

This is an opportunity to join a specialist environmental and sustainability management consultancy made up of technical specialists, data analysts, and enthusiastic ecologists all working together to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions for a wide range of clients.

This is a respected and innovative consultancy that invests in its people, values collaboration, and supports flexible working. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied workload and play a key role in shaping the future of the ecology team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with a profit-share related bonus component
• Unlimited professional development and training budget (in line with individual training plan)
• 3 paid volunteer days
• Additional day's birthday leave
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Monthly well-being allowance for you to spend as on a sport or activity of your choice
• Free parking

Flexible Working

This business believes that people achieve the most when they can work in a manner that works best for them and have a genuinely flexible approach to work in terms of both hours and location. They want their team to maintain their work/life balance and to find an approach that works best for all.

The Role

The position is permanent, with flexible options available, including fully remote, hybrid, part-time or full-time arrangements. With projects across the UK and office locations in Greater Manchester, London, and Derbyshire, and the option to be based remotely, the client can offer flexibility on location.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a broad portfolio of ecological projects from initiation through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing proposals and tender submissions
• Planning, resourcing, and delivering ecological surveys (including out-of-hours work and travel as needed)
• Producing clear, concise ecological reports (PEA, BNG, EcIA, etc.)
• Liaising with clients, sub-contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Providing quality assurance and reviewing the written work of other team members
• Mentoring junior ecologists and supporting skills development within the team

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to delivering work to a high standard. Key attributes and requirements include:

• A relevant degree and minimum of three years’ professional experience in ecological consultancy
• Strong understanding of PEA, EcIA, and BNG assessments
• Experience coordinating ecological survey programmes
• Associate or Full membership of CIEEM
• Competency in GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS
• A full UK driving licence