Senior Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Alvechurch CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Ecologist for its Alvechurch office. The role involves leading ecological surveys, producing technical documents, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong consultancy experience, and a solid understanding of UK ecological practice. The position offers a supportive team environment with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Salary reflective of experience

Flexible working arrangements

Support for ongoing CPD

Interesting workload exposure

Qualifications

• Proven background in delivering ecological work.
• Holding or progressing towards protected species licences for bats or great crested newts.
• Solid understanding of UK legislation and ecological practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead various ecological surveys and assessments.
• Produce clear technical documents and reports.
• Offer mentoring to less experienced ecologists.
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders for project delivery.
• Manage fieldwork planning and project timelines.
• Assist in generating new work opportunities.

Skills

Strong consultancy experience

Confident communication

Report-writing skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in ecology or relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Ecologist

A respected environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to support the continued growth of its Alvechurch, Worcestershire office. The team works on an extensive mix of environmental, habitat and species-related projects throughout the Midlands. This position offers the chance to play a key role in delivering positive ecological outcomes while developing your skills within a friendly and supportive team.

Role responsibilities

• Take the lead on a variety of ecological surveys, impact assessments and mitigation work
• Produce clear, well-structured technical documents, including preliminary ecological assessments, habitat and species reports, and EcIAs
• Offer technical oversight and mentoring to less experienced ecologists
• Work closely with clients, planning authorities and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery
• Manage fieldwork planning, project timelines and budgets
• Assist with generating new work opportunities and strengthening client relationships

What we're looking for

• A degree in ecology or another relevant environmental discipline
• Strong consultancy experience with a proven background in delivering ecological work
• Holding, or actively progressing towards, protected species licences -particularly for bats or great crested newts
• A solid understanding of UK legislation, planning frameworks and current ecological practice
• Confident communication, report-writing and organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel for survey work

What's on offer

• Salary reflective of experience
• Flexible working arrangements and a positive team culture
• Support for ongoing CPD and opportunities to work towards chartered status
• Exposure to a varied and interesting workload across the region

For more information, please get in touch with Tim Joannides at Pebble Recruitment