Ecologist (Hybrid) - Biodiversity & Project Delivery Lead

Brook Street UK; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related discipline.
• CIEEM membership or working towards accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and survey methods.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice throughout project design, planning, and delivery stages.
• Identify ecological risks, constraints, and mitigation requirements to support project programmes and minimise delays.
• Undertake and coordinate ecological surveys, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys, where suitably qualified.
• Produce ecological reports, Ecological Constraints Plans, method statements, RAMS, and planning support documentation.
• Support biodiversity initiatives, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, habitat creation projects, and habitat management plans.
• Deliver Ecological Clerk of Works support and assist with licence and permit applications.
• Liaise with contractors, local authorities, statutory consultees, and regulatory bodies to ensure ecological requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the continuous improvement of ecological processes and guidance.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Survey planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Ecology

Tools

GIS

Job description