Senior Ecologist

Hunter Dunning Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen erfahrenen Senior Ecologist, um spannende Projekte in der Ökologie zu leiten. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen und technisch versierten Team zu arbeiten, das sich der Bereitstellung praktischer, kundenorientierter Lösungen verschrieben hat. Die Position umfasst die Durchführung von ökologischen Bewertungen, Schutzartenuntersuchungen und die Leitung von Feldteams. Mit flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und einer Vielzahl von Vorteilen, einschließlich unbegrenztem Urlaub und einem großzügigen Weiterbildungsbudget, ist dies eine hervorragende Gelegenheit für Fachleute, die ihre Karriere in der Ökologie vorantreiben möchten.

Benefits

Bezahlte berufliche Mitgliedschaften

Unbegrenztes internes und externes CPD/Schulungsbudget

Bonusprogramm

Großzügige Rentenregelung

Unbegrenzter Jahresurlaub

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Qualifications

• Spezialexpertise in einem oder mehreren Schlüsselbereichen der Ökologie.
• Mitgliedschaft in CIEEM (oder auf dem Weg zur Mitgliedschaft).

Responsibilities

• Leitung und Durchführung von ökologischen Beratungsprojekten.
• Durchführung von Vorläufigen Ökologischen Bewertungen (PEAs).
• Vorbereitung von Angeboten und ökologischen Auswirkungen.

Skills

Ökologische Gutachten

Biodiversitätsbewertung

GIS Erfahrung (QGIS oder ArcGIS)

Schutzartenuntersuchungen

Education

Abschluss in Ökologie oder verwandtem Bereich

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Ecologist Job in Oxford

New Senior Ecologist job available with a growing independent consultancy based in Oxford. The role will support the delivery of ecology projects across the home counties, the South, and the Midlands area. This is a hybrid role and offers the opportunity to manage ecology projects from initial enquiry through to completion within a collaborative and technically focused team.

The company is a rapidly growing consultancy known for its technical expertise and commitment to delivering practical, client-focused ecological solutions. With a diverse client base across public and private sectors, the team works on projects in land development, infrastructure, and conservation across the UK. This is a great opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step in their career, working within a growing ecology consultancy that values autonomy, technical quality, and a balanced approach to work.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecology consultancy projects across the South, Midlands, and Home Counties
• Carry out Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), habitat condition assessments, and Biodiversity Impact Assessments
• Undertake protected species surveys and priority species assessments
• Prepare tenders, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and technical reporting
• Design surveys and lead field teams across a variety of project types.

Required Skills & Experience

• Specialist expertise in one or more key ecological areas
• Degree or equivalent in ecology or a related field
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards membership)
• GIS experience (QGIS or ArcGIS).

What you get back

• 35,000 - 45,000, depending on experience
• Paid professional memberships
• Unlimited internal and external CPD/training budget
• Bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Unlimited annual leave
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications, so if you do not hear back within 7 day,s consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a 1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period.

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