Ecologist - Lead Biodiversity & Project Delivery

Ground Control; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an ecologist to lead and deliver ecological projects from enquiry to completion. You will provide technical advice, build trusted client relationships and contribute to meaningful environmental improvements.

You will manage surveys, reports and stakeholder engagement, supported by senior and principal ecologists, across biodiversity and habitat restoration initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' ecological consultancy or relevant field experience.
• Membership of CIEEM, Associate Member level or above.
• At least one protected species licence and experience leading or supporting licensed surveys.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Experience with UKHab surveys and technical ecological reporting.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological projects from enquiry through to delivery, providing high-quality ecological advice.
• Deliver UKHab and protected species surveys and associated reports.
• Analyse ecological data and develop mitigation, enhancement and compensation measures.
• Coordinate survey programmes, timescales, resources and project delivery.
• Prepare fee proposals, quotations and tender submissions for projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Biodiversity Net Gain assessments

Job description

Ground Control is seeking an ecologist to lead and deliver ecological projects from enquiry to completion. You will provide technical advice, build trusted client relationships and contribute to meaningful environmental improvements.

You will manage surveys, reports and stakeholder engagement, supported by senior and principal ecologists, across biodiversity and habitat restoration initiatives.