Ecologist

Camlins; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture practice is seeking a passionate Lead Ecologist to build and lead a new ecology department in Shrewsbury. This full-time role offers flexible working and the chance to lead ecological services on innovative projects. Applicants should have a degree in ecology, at least five years of experience, and a strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive studio culture focused on innovation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in consultancy or multi-disciplinary environments.
• Strong knowledge of planning policy and BNG requirements.
• Experience in protected species surveys and ecological reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new ecology service offering.
• Deliver services including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and ecological clerk of works.
• Collaborate with design teams to enhance biodiversity.

Skills

Ecological input

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Job description

We're Hiring: Lead Ecologist – Shape a New Ecology Service Within Our Landscape Practice

Location: Shrewsbury | Full-time | Flexible/Hybrid Working Available

Are you a passionate and experiencedecologistready to take the next step in your career?

We’re an award-winning UK-basedlandscape architecture practicelooking to bring ecology in-house — and we’re offering an exceptional opportunity for a skilled ecologist tobuild and lead a new ecology departmentas part of our expanding multidisciplinary team.

This is your chance toestablish and grow a service from the ground up, working alongside landscape architects, urban designers, and planners on some of the UK’s most forward-thinking and environmentally responsible projects.

About the Role

You will:

• Lead the development of our new ecology service offering
• Provide ecological input across all project stages — from baseline surveys to design integration, mitigation strategies, planning support and ecological clerk of works
• Deliver services including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), EcIA, protected species surveys, and BNG assessments in line with the Environment Act
• Collaborate with our design teams to champion nature-based solutions and enhance biodiversity in both urban and rural settings
• Contribute to business development, project proposals, and client engagement

About You

• Degree-qualified ecologist witha minimum of 5 years’ professional experience, ideally in consultancy or multi-disciplinary environments
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and BNG requirements
• Experience in protected species surveys, mitigation design, and ecological reporting
• Comfortable working independently and with the initiative to shape new processes, systems, and services
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards) and holding protected species licences (e.g., bat, GCN) is desirable
• A confident communicator who enjoys collaboration and wants to make a long-term impact

What We Offer

• The chance tocreate and lead a new departmentwithin a well-established and respected practice
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-office/part-remote options
• Competitive salary based on experience and wide range of benefits.
• A supportive and creative studio culture focused on sustainability, innovation, and professional development
• A diverse range of projects including public realm, masterplanning, and green infrastructure

To Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter [e-mail]. Informal conversations prior to applying are welcome — get in touch to learn more.

Let’s work together to embed ecology at the heart of place-making.