Senior Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 38.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

TOIL

Generous holiday package

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Zusammenfassung

Pebble Recruitment Ltd. invites applications for a Senior Ecologist (or Principal Ecologist) to join their Bristol team on a hybrid basis. The role offers genuine progression, a varied project portfolio and increasing technical, project management and client-facing responsibilities.

The successful candidate will work across ecology, planning, infrastructure and development projects, with strong technical support, flexible working and a collaborative team culture in the South West.

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering ecology projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of UK protected species legislation and planning processes.
• Ability to manage budgets, deadlines and workloads effectively.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical ecology reports (PEAs, EcIAs, surveys).
• Proven track record in client-facing roles and project coordination.

Aufgaben

• Manage and deliver ecology projects across Bristol and the South West.
• Coordinate protected species surveys and habitat surveys.
• Prepare and review technical reports and mitigation strategies.
• Support clients through planning and development processes.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Assist with business development and work-winning where appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Client liaison

Technical reporting

Mentoring junior staff

UK ecology knowledge

Ausbildung

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or related subject

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Ecologist (or Principal Ecologist)

Location: Bristol

Salary: £38,000 - £65,000+ DOE

• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Hours
• Progression
• Generous Holiday Package
• Professional Development

We are working with a respected and growing UK consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join their Bristol team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecology consultant who is looking for a role with genuine progression, a varied project portfolio and the chance to take on more technical, project management and client-facing responsibility.

The company works across a wide range of ecology, planning, infrastructure, development and environmental projects, offering strong technical support, flexible working and a positive team culture.

The Role:

As a Senior / Principal Ecologist, you will be involved in the delivery of a broad range of ecological projects across Bristol and the South West.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering ecology projects from inception through to completion across Bristol and the South West
• Undertaking and coordinating protected species and habitat surveys
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, protected species reports and mitigation strategies
• Supporting clients through the planning and development process throughout Bristol, the surrounding counties and the South West
• Managing project budgets, deadlines and workloadsLiaising with clients, stakeholders, contractors and internal teams
• Supporting junior members of the ecology team through mentoring and technical guidance
• Providing input into BNG, UKHab surveys, habitat assessments and ecological mitigation
• Assisting with business development and work-winning where appropriate

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or a related subject
• Strong experience within a UK ecology consultancy
• Experience managing ecology projects, budgets and deadlines
• Confident producing and/or reviewing technical ecology reports
• Good knowledge of UK protected species legislation and the planning system
• Experience with PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys and mitigation
• BNG, UKHab and habitat condition assessment experience would be beneficial
• Protected species licences, such as bat or GCN, would be desirable but are not essential
• CIEEM membership, or working towards this, would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £38,000 - £65,000+ DOE
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• TOIL
• Generous holiday package
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Varied and high-quality project work