Ecologist

TipTopJob; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual training CPD opportunities

Varied portfolio work

Flexible and supportive environment

Excellent pension plan

Job summary

TipTopJob in Shaftesbury is seeking an experienced ecologist to join a professional, growing team delivering high‑quality ecological expertise on varied UK projects.

The role combines fieldwork, project management and technical reporting, with a supportive environment and excellent pension.

You will oversee junior staff, conduct habitat and protected species surveys, and produce reports (PEAs, EIAs and species reports), while contributing to biodiversity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within ecological consultancy.
• Live in or commute to Shaftesbury office.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and supporting junior staff members
• Conducting habitat and protected species surveys
• Producing high-quality ecological reports (PEAs, EIAs and species reports)
• Contributing to biodiversity enhancement and conservation initiatives

Skills

Ecology

Fieldwork

Project management

Technical reporting

Job description

Experienced Ecologist

GBP28,000 : GBP34,000

Shaftesbury

A successful environmental consultancy is looking for an experienced ecologist to join a professional, growing team based in Shaftesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist to become a part of a nurturing team delivering high:quality ecological expertise on a varied array of projects across the UK.

The consultancy is well established, working across a variety of sectors, and are known for delivering high:quality ecological advice and practical solutions. This opportunity will suit an experienced ecologist who enjoys a blend of fieldwork, project management, and technical reporting.

Benefits Of This Ecologist Position Include

• Competitive salary GBP28,000 : GBP34,000
• Annual training and CPD opportunities
• Varied portfolio work
• A flexible and supportive working environment
• Excellent pension plan

Key Responsibilities Include

• Overseeing and supporting junior staff members
• Conducting habitat and protected species surveys
• Producing high:quality ecological reports (PEAs, EIAs and species reports)
• Contributing to biodiversity enhancement and conservation initiatives

To be considered for this experienced ecologist role, you will need proven experience within ecological consultancy, the ability to live in or commute to the Shaftesbury office, a full UK driving licence, and full right to work in the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to develop their career.