Consultant & Senior Ecologist — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Professional development

Membership/licence support

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd, a well-established ecological consultancy, is seeking a Consultant or Senior Ecologist to join its expanding team in the UK. You will deliver ecological projects, support clients through the planning process, and provide expert ecological advice to ensure high technical delivery.

You will take ownership of projects from inception to completion, with involvement in fieldwork, reporting, and client interaction.

Qualifications

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable ecological consultancy experience.
• Strong field survey experience with habitat and protected species surveys.
• Proven report writing experience (PEAs and EIA reports).
• Solid understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines; full UK driving licence.
• For senior level: project and client management experience; mentoring knowledge.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecological projects and support clients through planning.
• Take ownership of projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct fieldwork, reporting, and client interactions.
• Contribute to business growth and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Ecology

Field surveys

Report writing

Wildlife legislation

Project management

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd, a well-established ecological consultancy, is seeking a Consultant or Senior Ecologist to join its expanding team in the UK. You will deliver ecological projects, support clients through the planning process, and provide expert ecological advice to ensure high technical delivery.

You will take ownership of projects from inception to completion, with involvement in fieldwork, reporting, and client interaction.