Ecologist

Morepeople 01780; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary firm in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Ecologist to manage ecological projects and deliver high-quality ecological advice. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of consultancy experience, strong project management skills, and knowledge of UK environmental legislation. This position offers attractive benefits including 25 days holiday, life assurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Life assurance (4x salary)

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave benefits

Holiday buy back scheme

Long service awards

Westfield Health cash plan

1 charity volunteering day per year

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in ecological consultancy.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological projects across the East of England.
• Design and plan ecological surveys.
• Produce technical reports and impact assessments.

Skills

Project management skills

Technical report writing

Experience with protected species surveys

Knowledge of wildlife/environmental legislation

Ecological consultancy experience

Education

Relevant degree in ecology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS/QGIS proficiency

Job description

The Company

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary firm operating across rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture, and environmental sectors. They combine technical expertise with local market knowledge and are committed to building strong, long-term relationships with both corporate and private clients. They encourage staff development, with partners supporting active involvement in shaping the firm's future

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing multiple ongoing ecological projects across the East of England
• Designing and planning surveys, including protected species and habitat assessments
• Interacting directly with clients to deliver high-quality, tailored ecological advice
• Collaborating with in house teams and external consultants
• Producing technical reports, impact assessments, and biodiversity documentation
• Supporting, mentoring, and providing training for Assistant and Graduate Ecologists
• Contributing to work on habitat banking, landscape recovery, and biodiversity net gain initiatives
• Staying informed of changes in relevant legislation and industry best practices

What You Need

• Relevant degree or higher qualification in a related subject
• At least 3 years' experience in ecological consultancy
• Proven experience with:
• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
• Protected species surveys (e.g., badgers, reptiles)
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent technical report writing skills
• Working knowledge of UK and EU wildlife/environmental legislation and policy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel for work assignments

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Specialised field survey experience (e.g., ornithology)
• FISC Level 4 or above
• MoRPh accreditation
• Experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works
• GIS/QGIS proficiency
• Bat licence (level two or above)
• CSCS card

Benefits include

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 3 years)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave benefits (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental)
• Holiday buy back scheme
• Long service awards
• Westfield Health cash plan
• 1 charity volunteering day per year

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your ecology career and join a growing and forward thinking in house ecology team then get in touch and we can have a conversation.

Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
[e-mail]
Or connect with me on LinkedIn

No need for a polished CV, just send over what you have and we can take it from there.

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