Senior Botanical Ecologist

SLR Consulting Limited; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare

Travel and life insurance

Flexible, hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Job summary

SLR Consulting Limited is seeking a Botanist with FISC Level 4+ to lead botanical input across UK projects within our Ecology and Biodiversity team. The role covers diverse projects, from power to built environment, and encourages development of broader ecological skills alongside core botany expertise.

Applicants should have strong botanical surveying experience, a degree in ecology or biology, and eligibility for CIEEM.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting botanical surveys and related ecological assessments.
• Knowledge of UKHab, NVC, baseline walkover surveys and habitat assessments advantageous.
• Understanding of ecological legislation and policy across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed botanical surveys and habitat assessments for multiple projects.
• Shape and deliver habitat creation projects with botanical input.
• Record and manage survey data using in-house apps and equipment.
• Contribute to technical reports, habitat condition assessments and management plans.
• Provide botanical expertise to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior ecologists and provide training to the National team as needed.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies; may involve staff management.
• Work with colleagues across the UK and may require short-term travel or overseas assignments.

Skills

FISC Level 4+

Botany

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

BSc Ecology

MSc desirable

CIEEM member

Job description

SLR Consulting Limited is seeking a Botanist with FISC Level 4+ to lead botanical input across UK projects within our Ecology and Biodiversity team. The role covers diverse projects, from power to built environment, and encourages development of broader ecological skills alongside core botany expertise.

Applicants should have strong botanical surveying experience, a degree in ecology or biology, and eligibility for CIEEM.