Senior Ecologist

Matchtech; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental consultancy in the South East is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological surveys and mentor junior colleagues. The role requires a degree in Ecology and a minimum of 6 years' experience. It offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and support for professional memberships within a values-led organization focusing on meaningful environmental impacts.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Hybrid working and company vehicle

Professional membership support

Overtime and TOIL arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' professional ecology experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Full membership of a relevant professional body or working toward it.
• Holder of at least one EPS licence related to BNG, EMS, or BREEAM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys including Phase 1 & 2 habitat surveys.
• Produce Ecological Impact Assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and support junior ecologists.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Ecological survey

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Salary: £50,000-£69,000 * Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step into technical leadership, project ownership, and mentoring? An established environmental consultancy in the South East is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their growing team and support the delivery of high-quality ecological services across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This role offers the chance to shape meaningful environmental outcomes, guide junior colleagues, and work on a wide range of habitat and species projects - all within a supportive, progressive, and environmentally driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys including Phase 1 & 2 habitat surveys and protected species assessments.
• Produce PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, BNG assessments, mitigation strategies, licence applications and RAMS.
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, landowners, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior ecologists, encouraging technical development and best practice.
• Attend client meetings, contribute to tenders, and support wider project and business development activity.

About You

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years' professional ecology experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and occasionally stay away.
• Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM, IEMA, ISEP) or working toward it.
• Holder of at least one EPS licence, with strong understanding of BNG, EMS and/or BREEAM.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative, proactive approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working and company vehicle.
• Professional membership support.
• Overtime and TOIL arrangements.
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on innovation, mentorship and meaningful environmental impact