Senior Ecologist

Access Talent Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative environmental consultancy seeks a Senior Ecologist to join their team in Canterbury. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead local projects across the South-East, managing all stages from tender to completion. You will collaborate with diverse teams, contributing to species mitigation licensing and environmental impact assessments. The company promotes a flexible work environment and values personal development, making it an ideal setting for professionals with around 3 years of experience ready to advance their careers in ecology. Join a supportive team and make a meaningful impact in the field of environmental consultancy.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Family feel environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or closely related subject is essential.
• Previous consultancy experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from tender through to completion.
• Involved in planning, execution, and analysis of ground investigation projects.

Skills

Ecology

Project Management

Site Supervision

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Ecology

Degree in related subject

Tools

GIS Software

Environmental Assessment Tools

Job description

Following a very successful year, a Senior Ecologist is required to join a smaller environmental consultancy in Canterbury as part of their continued growth plans. You will join a flexible company in the heart of Canterbury to work on a range of selected projects.

You will join an existing team to work on local projects across the South-East where you will lead on projects and be responsible for all stages from tender through to completion. You’ll work as part of a wider business including Landscape, Arb, and technical teams and make contributions for species mitigating licensing, EIA projects, and HRA.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• A degree in Ecology or closely related subject
• Previous consultancy experience
• A full UK drivers license

There is a competitive package on offer with flexible working arrangements. You will also work in a small ‘family feel’ environment and have the opportunity to develop a team and lasting career.

This role is ideal for an engineer with around 3 years of experience, ready to take on both site supervision and office-based reporting responsibilities. The successful candidate will be involved in the planning, execution, and analysis of ground investigation projects.