Ecologist — Lead Biodiversity Projects & Reporting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an experienced ecologist to lead and deliver a varied portfolio of ecological projects across multiple sectors. You will manage projects from initial enquiry to delivery, providing high-quality technical advice and building trusted client relationships.

Key responsibilities include conducting UKHab and protected species surveys, producing comprehensive ecological reports, and developing practical mitigation and enhancement measures.

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM, ideally Associate Member level or above.
• At least one protected species licence and experience leading or supporting licensed survey work.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and ecological best practice.
• Experience with UKHab surveys and technical ecological reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological projects from enquiry through to delivery, providing high-quality technical advice.
• Deliver UKHab and protected species surveys to support planning and biodiversity objectives.
• Produce technical reports such as PEAs, BNG Assessments, EcIAs, Habitat Management Plans and Protected Species 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 and support business growth.
• Act as a trusted contact for clients, contractors, planners and stakeholders.
• Support and mentor Assistant Ecologists and contribute to team capability.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Report writing

Protected species surveys

UKHab surveys

Licence experience

Fieldwork coordination

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Job description

Ground Control is seeking an experienced ecologist to lead and deliver a varied portfolio of ecological projects across multiple sectors. You will manage projects from initial enquiry to delivery, providing high-quality technical advice and building trusted client relationships.

Key responsibilities include conducting UKHab and protected species surveys, producing comprehensive ecological reports, and developing practical mitigation and enhancement measures.