Lead Ecologist - Utilities

Allen & York Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in London seeks a Lead Ecologist to integrate ecological practices throughout project lifecycles. The role focuses on sustainability and working with stakeholders to manage environmental risks. Competitive salary up to £58,000, with flexible benefits and a commitment to inclusiveness.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Market-leading pension contribution

Personal medical assessments

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Solid academic background in ecology or related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of protected species and ecological regulations.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders. Membership of CIEEM preferred.
• Prior experience in utilities or infrastructure sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join the Capital Delivery team and integrate ecological practices.
• Identify and manage environmental risks focused on sustainability.
• Review contractor submissions and act as point of contact for ecological matters.
• Support relationships with regulators and environmental partners.

Skills

Ecological best practices

Environmental risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Biodiversity Metrics

Education

Academic background in ecology or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Lead Ecologist - Utilities

Home counties Hybrid (1 day in South West London office). Up to £58k DOE

Responsibilities

• Join the Capital Delivery team and integrate ecological best practices throughout the project lifecycle, from preliminary design to final completion.
• Identify, assess, and manage environmental risks with a strong focus on sustainability and biodiversity net gain.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, review contractor submissions including ecology surveys and biodiversity assessments, and act as the main point of contact for ecological matters across projects.
• Shape proactive approaches to ecological walkovers, protected species management, and compliance with legislation.
• Support strong relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and environmental partners.

Qualifications

• Solid academic background in ecology or a related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of protected species and ecological regulations, with hands-on experience using the Biodiversity Metric.
• Confidence engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Membership of CIEEM is preferred.
• Prior experience in the utilities or infrastructure sector would be a strong advantage.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £58,000, a generous holiday allowance that increases with service, a market-leading pension contribution scheme, personal medical assessments, and access to a wide range of flexible benefits to support wellbeing and work-life balance.

Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile organisation where your work will help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure while protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let\'s help build a better world, together.