Lead Ecologist – Field Surveys & Reports

Livevacancies; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Personalised development programme

A multi-disciplinary business

Job summary

EMEC, part of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust group, is seeking an experienced Ecologist to lead field surveys, deliver robust ecological assessments and client-facing work across varied projects. The role involves planning fieldwork, preparing mitigation measures and coordinating with Land Management and Project Management teams.

You will bring practical ecological survey expertise, licence experience and strong report-writing skills, with a degree in ecology or related discipline and a full

Qualifications

• Practical experience of ecological survey, assessment and protected-species work.
• Habitat survey and assessment skills, including UKHab and habitat condition assessment.
• Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning and ecological practice.
• Experience of managing ecological projects or defined work packages.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Experience of designing routine ecological mitigation and enhancement measures.
• Confidence working directly with clients, landowners and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and lead ecological surveys, including habitat and protected-species surveys.
• Produce clear, accurate and high-quality ecological reports, assessments, plans and advice.
• Manage standard ecological projects from initial client instruction through to completion.
• Plan and coordinate fieldwork, including other staff and resources.
• Prepare ecological mitigation and enhancement measures and support licensing.
• Maintain project and financial information and report against scope and budget.
• Support and share knowledge with Assistant Ecologists and colleagues.

Skills

Ecology field surveys

Protected-species work

Habitat surveys

Technical report writing

Client liaison

Project management

Time management

Education

BSc/MSc in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

UKHab methodology

Habitat condition assessment

Protected-species licensing knowledge

Job description

EMEC, part of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust group, is seeking an experienced Ecologist to lead field surveys, deliver robust ecological assessments and client-facing work across varied projects. The role involves planning fieldwork, preparing mitigation measures and coordinating with Land Management and Project Management teams.

You will bring practical ecological survey expertise, licence experience and strong report-writing skills, with a degree in ecology or related discipline and a full