Senior Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein dynamisches und wachsendes Beratungsunternehmen in der Ökologie sucht einen erfahrenen Senior Ecologist, der die Leitung von Projekten in einer kollaborativen Umgebung übernimmt. In dieser hybriden Rolle haben Sie die Möglichkeit, ökologische Projekte von der ersten Anfrage bis zur Fertigstellung zu betreuen. Das Unternehmen hat sich einen Ruf für technische Expertise und praktische, kundenorientierte Lösungen erarbeitet und bietet Ihnen die Chance, Ihre Karriere in einem unterstützenden Team weiterzuentwickeln. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Ökologie haben und in einem Umfeld arbeiten möchten, das Wert auf Autonomie und technische Qualität legt, dann ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Bezahlte berufliche Mitgliedschaften

Unbegrenztes internes und externes CPD/Trainingsbudget

Bonusprogramm

Großzügige Rentenregelung

Unbegrenzter Jahresurlaub

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Qualifications

• Spezialexpertise in einem oder mehreren Schlüsselbereichen der Ökologie.
• Mitgliedschaft in CIEEM oder auf dem Weg zur Mitgliedschaft.

Responsibilities

• Leitung und Durchführung von Ökologieberatungsprojekten in verschiedenen Regionen.
• Durchführung von Vorläufigen Ökologischen Bewertungen und Artenuntersuchungen.

Skills

Ökologische Expertise

GIS Erfahrung (QGIS oder ArcGIS)

Education

Abschluss in Ökologie oder verwandtem Bereich

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Ecologist Job in Cheltenham

New Senior Ecologist job available with a growing independent consultancy based in Cheltenham. The role will support the delivery of ecology projects across the South and Midlands area. This is a hybrid role and offers the opportunity to manage ecology projects from initial enquiry through to completion within a collaborative and technically focused team.

The company is a rapidly growing consultancy known for its technical expertise and commitment to delivering practical, client-focused ecological solutions. With a diverse client base across public and private sectors, the team works on projects in land development, infrastructure, and conservation across the UK. This is a great opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step in their career, working within a growing ecology consultancy that values autonomy, technical quality, and a balanced approach to work.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Lead and deliver ecology consultancy projects across the South, Midlands, and Home Counties
2. Carry out Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), habitat condition assessments, and Biodiversity Impact Assessments
3. Undertake protected species surveys and priority species assessments
4. Prepare tenders, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and technical reporting
5. Design surveys and lead field teams across a variety of project types.

Required Skills & Experience

1. Specialist expertise in one or more key ecological areas
2. Degree or equivalent in ecology or a related field
3. Membership of CIEEM (or working towards membership)
4. GIS experience (QGIS or ArcGIS).

What you get back

1. £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
2. Paid professional memberships
3. Unlimited internal and external CPD/training budget
4. Bonus scheme
5. Generous pension scheme
6. Unlimited annual leave
7. Flexible working hours and hybrid options.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications, so if you do not hear back within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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