Ecologist

Berkeley Square IT; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based ecological consultancy is seeking an experienced Ecologist to lead the ecological management of a significant estate in Salisbury. This full-time on-site role emphasizes compliance with environmental legislation and the management of protected habitats. The ideal candidate will have experience managing SSSI, SPA, and SAC sites, along with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a relevant degree. Competitive daily rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing SSSI, SPA, and SAC sites.
• Strong understanding of relevant environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological management of a nationally significant estate.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Manage protected habitats and deliver project objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Practical knowledge of conservation

Understanding of environmental legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology or equivalent

City & Guilds in Agricultural/Forestry/Land Management

Job description

Role: Ecologist
Location:Salisbury (Full time on-site)
Contract Length: 3 months
Rate: £527/day (Umbrella)
Security Clearance: BPSS required; SC preferred (Sole UK nationals only)
IR35 Status: In Scope
Interview Format: Face-to-face or MS Teams

We are seeking an experienced Ecologist to lead the ecological management of a nationally significant estate. The role focuses on maintaining compliance with environmental legislation, managing protected habitats (SSSI, SAC, SPA), and delivering key objectives under the Stone Curlew Conservation Project.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and external agencies, ensuring ecological responsibilities are met without compromising core operational activities. Key tasks include land and habitat management, stakeholder engagement, compliance reporting, ecological data maintenance, and supporting environmental assessments.

• Degree in Ecology or equivalent
• Experience managing SSSI, SPA, and SAC sites
• Strong understanding of relevant environmental legislation
• Practical knowledge of conservation and land management
• Stakeholder engagement and project delivery skills
• City & Guilds in Agricultural/Forestry/Land Management