Senior Ecologist

SLR; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in sustainability solutions is seeking an experienced ecological project manager in Cardiff, UK. You will oversee ecological projects, produce technical documentation, and mentor junior staff. Candidates should have strong ecological qualifications, experience in project management, and hold relevant licenses. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Good level of both academic and professional qualifications in ecology or a related discipline.
• Experience managing ecological projects and reporting to planning authorities.
• Experience making licence applications and holding at least one Protected Species licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological projects, ensuring effective communication and addressing client feedback.
• Produce and oversee the creation of ecological appraisals and technical reports.
• Mentor junior team members and conduct ecological surveys when necessary.

Skills

Project management

Ecological knowledge

Mentoring

Licensing knowledge

Education

Academic qualification in ecology or related discipline

Job description

The role

Project work will be varied, and there will be a strong focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and residential schemes as well as other commercial development projects. Project work will be within Wales and the South West and occasional further afield within the UK.

• Managing ecological projects (commensurate with experience), assisting team leads with managing resource allocation and financial budgets, addressing any client feedback and ensuring effective communications on all projects.
• Producing and overseeing the production of ecological appraisals, reports, licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, EPS licences and other similar documents.
• Mentoring junior team members
• Carrying out ecological surveys, where necessary, and checking that surveys are being carried out to the required standards by all staff.
• Assist the team leads with the preparation of fee proposals.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with acompany pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities forprogression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays , we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

• A good level of both academic and professional qualifications in ecology or a related discipline.
• Experience of managing ecological projects to completion and reporting to the standards required by planning authorities, Natural Resources Wales and other similar bodies.
• Experience of making licence applications and holds at least 1 Protected Species licence. A bat licence would be advantageous.
• Experience of preparing a wide range of technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, ES Chapters, Habitat Regulations Assessments and other technical reports.
• Experience of applying for Natural Resources Wales / Natural England mitigation licences.
• Good knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance.
• Qualifying Member’ status, or higher, of CIEEM.
• A full UK driving licence essential and access to own car is essential.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under‑represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.