Environmental Advisor (Projects)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative consultancy as a Principal Ecologist focusing on biodiversity and nature projects. You will lead impactful environmental initiatives across the UK and internationally, shaping strategic approaches while supporting ecological outcomes. This role offers a flexible environment with growth opportunities, targeting experienced professionals passionate about sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Long-term progression opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ecological consultancy or environmental advisory.
• Strong track record in project delivery across biodiversity and ecological impact areas.
• Familiarity with international biodiversity frameworks is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic nature and biodiversity projects from design to delivery.
• Develop frameworks and survey designs for monitoring and compliance.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through project lifecycles.

Skills

Communication

Project Delivery

Biodiversity Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant academic background in ecology or environmental science

Tools

Geospatial Data

Biodiversity Monitoring Tech

Job description

Environmental Consultant – Biodiversity & Nature Projects

London / Hybrid

Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an environmental specialist / scientist with experience in shaping bids, tenders, and biodiversity projects? Interested in shaping the future of nature-based consultancy? We’re working with an innovative consultancy delivering data-led environmental projects across the UK and internationally – and they’re looking for a passionate

Principal

Ecologist

to join their team.

This is a unique role for someone who thrives at the intersection of ecology, sustainability, and project delivery. You’ll lead strategic nature and biodiversity projects, from early design through to delivery, helping clients meet regulatory goals while supporting ecological outcomes on the ground. Lead and deliver a range of high-impact biodiversity and environmental advisory projects

Develop practical frameworks and field survey designs to support monitoring and compliance

Guide multidisciplinary teams and external partners through all phases of project lifecycles

Keep abreast of evolving environmental policy and regulatory frameworks (UK & global)

Support internal project performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Proven experience within ecological consultancy or environmental advisory

Track record in project delivery across biodiversity, natural capital, or ecological impact areas

Strong working knowledge of /international regulatory and voluntary biodiversity frameworks (e.g. biodiversity net gain, PS6, TNFD, etc.)

Excellent communicator with experience producing high-quality written deliverables

Ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including private sector, NGOs, and research bodies

Familiarity with digital tools, geospatial data, or biodiversity monitoring tech is an advantage

Relevant academic background in ecology, environmental science, or a related field

Join a purpose-driven team working across some of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges

Play a lead role in shaping projects that blend ecology, data, and sustainability

Flexible, inclusive working environment with scope for growth and innovation

Competitive salary and long-term progression opportunities

Please hit "apply" for immediate consideration and one of the specialist team here at Bright Purple will be in touch to discuss your application.