Consultant/Senior Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Ecology practice in the UK, where you will work on a diverse range of projects from small-scale to large sustainable developments. This role offers the chance to choose your projects and advance your career while collaborating with a talented team of ecologists and specialists. Enjoy flexible working options, continuous professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the field of ecology. The company values its employees, providing a supportive environment in a beautiful setting, making it an ideal place for passionate professionals to thrive.

Benefits

Holiday and pension plans

Flexible/hybrid working options

Employee-owned tax-free bonus

Continuous in-house training

Professional membership subscriptions

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science is required.
• Experience in ecological consultancy and project management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological assessments and surveys.
• Collaborate with a team of ecologists and specialists on diverse projects.

Skills

Ecological project management

Ecological assessments

Stakeholder collaboration

Knowledge of UK ecology legislation

Biodiversity Net Gain reporting

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Your new company

One of the UK’s leading Ecology practices working extensively throughout the UK. Over the last 60 years, the consultancy has developed a valuable mix of multi-disciplinary expertise in masterplanning, environmental assessment, urban design, landscape, ecology, architecture, arboriculture, and green infrastructure.

With their head office in a rural area of Derbyshire, you'll be working in a beautiful manor house, surrounded by attractive grounds including a mature garden, pond, and various species of fauna and flora, an ecological haven! They also have regional offices in Exeter, Dorset, Greater London, Sheffield, and York.

Their directors all joined as junior staff and are now heavily involved in public enquiries and expert witness work, thanks to their high success rate and ecological reputation.

As an employee-owned business, all staff share in the success of the company.

Your new role

You will work on a diverse range of projects, from small-scale single dwellings to large sustainable developments spanning up to 10 years. The role offers the opportunity to choose projects and develop your career. The main sectors include residential, renewables, and minerals & waste industries.

You will collaborate with protected species, BNG, botanical specialists, project and people managers, and others, enabling you to drive your career forward as you wish.

Your responsibilities include leading and delivering high-quality ecological assessments, surveys, and mitigation strategies, working with a team of approximately 60 ecologists in Derby and 120 across the UK, along with landscape architects, arboriculturists, and environmental planners.

What you'll need to succeed

• At least a degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• A proven track record in managing and delivering ecological projects of various scales, meeting deadlines.
• Experience in ecological consultancy, including conducting surveys, assessments, report writing, and project management.
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology legislation, guidelines, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience advising clients on Biodiversity Net Gain, understanding DEFRA's Biodiversity Metric, and producing relevant reports and plans.
• Ecological specialisms or protected species licences are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Membership or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM).
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What you'll get in return

• Holiday and pension plans.
• Flexible/hybrid working options, including compressed hours and 4-day weeks.
• 1:1 TOIL scheme.
• Employee-owned tax-free bonus (discretionary).
• 35-hour workweek.
• Regionally focused site work.
• Continuous in-house training, CPD, and funded external development opportunities.
• Professional membership subscriptions.
• Death in service scheme.
• Health cash plan and smart health scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

In Derby: free parking, on-site shop and canteen with hot food, and beautiful surroundings.