Senior Ecological Consultant

Thomson Environmental Consultants; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Cardiff seeks a Senior Ecological Consultant to oversee projects, manage teams, and ensure high-quality outputs that meet client expectations. Applicants should possess an ecology degree and demonstrate strong ecological knowledge and project management skills. A clean UK driving licence and experience with protected species are advantageous. The role offers a salary starting from £34,000 and a variety of benefits including healthcare plans and annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme

Life insurance

Discounted gym membership

Paid professional memberships

Clothing allowance

Outstanding performance rewards

Long service awards

Free parking

Regular local and company social events

Qualifications

• Experience as an Ecologist with strong ecological knowledge.
• Possession of protected species licences is a plus.
• Clean UK driving licence and access to a car for business use.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide a small team of Ecological Consultants.
• Ensure seamless execution of large, complex projects.
• Handle EPSL applications and habitat regulation assessments.
• Deliver high-quality reports for clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Ecological knowledge

Project management

Client relationship management

Field survey techniques

Driving skills

Education

Degree in Ecology or related subject

Job description

We have an exciting Senior Ecological Consultant position based in our Cardiff office. As a Senior Ecological Consultant, you will play a key role in driving your team's financial success by preparing compelling tenders, efficiently managing projects, and fostering strong relationships with clients. Your contributions will also support the company's vision and values by delivering high-quality technical work within specified timelines and consistently upholding the company's standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Senior Ecological Consultant serve as line managers, overseeing and guiding a small team of Ecological Consultants and Assistant Ecologists. Some may also take on roles as technical leads.
• Lead and manage large, complex projects, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
• Handle technically challenging tasks, including EPSL applications, EcIA chapters, and habitat regulation assessments.
• Deliver high-quality reports and outputs for clients, consistently meeting or exceeding project deadlines and budget constraints.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring continued trust and satisfaction.
• Document relevant professional experience and leverage it to advance toward obtaining protected species licences.
• Take ownership for the quality of survey work by providing leadership and direction to the field team.
• Ensure clear and effective communication by keeping project managers and team leads informed of all critical project developments.
• Maintain active membership with CIEEM.

Qualifications

• To be considered you will be an experienced Ecologist with an ecological or related subject degree.
• You will be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey techniques with advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas as well as holding protected species licences.
• You will also hold a clean, valid UK driving licence and have your own car/access to a car which will be insured for business use.
• We would be especially interested in hearing from applicants with ornithological skills, botany skills or a bat mitigation licence. However, none of these are essential.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset.

• 25 days annual leave
• Healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Paid professional memberships
• Clothing allowance
• Outstanding performance rewards
• Long service awards
• Free parking
• Regular local and company social events