Senior Ecologist

Blue Arrow; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking an experienced ecologist to help grow our East Anglia Ecology Team. You will lead complex projects from tender through to report delivery and combine technical expertise with business development.

You will work with clients to provide best-practice ecology advice, ensure compliance with legislation, and support high-quality environmental outcomes, including EPSL, EcIA, and HRA work, while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental consultancy.
• Strong background in ecology, with an ecological degree or similar
• Track record of winning work and building client relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large, complex ecological projects.
• Provide expert guidance on legislation, policy and best practice.
• Review and approve technical reports and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Win new work through bids, tenders and client engagement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced ecologist to play a key role in growing our East Anglia Ecology Team.

You will combine technical expertise and business development to secure and deliver complex ecology projects from tender through to report delivery.

You will work closely with clients and colleagues to provide best‑practice advice, ensure compliance with legislation and policy, and support the successful delivery of high‑quality environmental outcomes.

You will handle technically challenging tasks, including European Protected Species Licence (EPSL) applications, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA).

Our experienced ecologists often coach mentor and/ or line manage more junior members of the team.

Technical Delivery

• Lead and deliver large, complex ecological projects
• Provide expert guidance on legislation, policy and best practice
• Review and approve technical reports and deliverables
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard

Business Development

• Win new work through bids, tenders and client engagement
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental consultancy
• Strong background in ecology, with an ecological degree or similar
• Track record of winning work and building client relationships

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of ecological survey techniques, legislation and policy
• Advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas, as well as holding a protected species licence.
• Experience delivering high-quality reports and assessments

Skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage people, budgets and multiple projects
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance