Senior Ecological Consultant | Hybrid UK

Advance TRS; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Varied projects

Job summary

Advance TRS in East Anglia (Ipswich) is seeking a Senior Ecological Consultant to join the team on a hybrid basis. You will lead diverse UK projects, deliver high-quality ecological assessments, and grow into line management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate holds an Ecology degree with UK consultancy experience and a strong knowledge of wildlife legislation, aiming to advance client leadership and project delivery across infrastructure, development, and environmental sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline.
• Strong consultancy experience within the UK ecology sector.
• Excellent knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and survey methodologies.
• Experience producing EcIAs, HRAs, and protected species licence applications.
• Protected species licences are highly desirable.
• Full CIEEM membership.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecological projects from tender through to completion.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, including EcIA, HRA, and EPSL applications.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, and client relationships.
• Lead field surveys and provide technical guidance to junior ecologists.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Support business development through tender preparation and client engagement.
• Work towards or undertake line management responsibilities.

Skills

Ecology experience

UK wildlife legislation

EcIA/HRA/EPSL

Project leadership

Education

Ecology degree

Job description

Advance TRS in East Anglia (Ipswich) is seeking a Senior Ecological Consultant to join the team on a hybrid basis. You will lead diverse UK projects, deliver high-quality ecological assessments, and grow into line management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate holds an Ecology degree with UK consultancy experience and a strong knowledge of wildlife legislation, aiming to advance client leadership and project delivery across infrastructure, development, and environmental sectors.