Senior Ecologist

ISEP; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Support for professional memberships &

L icences and training

Flexible and supportive working

Work within an experienced multi‑disci

Job summary

ise pglobal is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join its Ipswich team. The role involves leading ecological surveys, managing projects from inception to completion, and delivering high-quality reports for clients.

You will advise on ecological constraints and mitigation strategies while mentoring junior staff. The successful candidate will have a degree in Ecology or related discipline, consultancy experience, and strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline.
• Previous consultancy experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation and survey techniques.
• Excellent report writing and project management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Living in or within a commutable distance of the Ipswich office.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of ecological surveys and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and advise clients on ecological constraints and mitigation.
• Support the development of junior team members and mentor colleagues.
• Deliver practical, sustainable solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

Skills

Report writing

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Driving licence

Wildlife legislation knowledge

Education

Degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline

Job description

Senior Ecologist

41,000 - 48,000

Ipswich

A leading independent environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join its expanding team in Ipswich. Renowned for delivering innovative ecological and environmental consultancy services across infrastructure, development and land management projects, the business offers a collaborative culture where technical expertise and professional development are genuinely valued.

As a Senior Ecologist, you'll lead a variety of ecological surveys, manage projects from inception through to completion, prepare high-quality technical reports, advise clients on ecological constraints and mitigation, and support the development of junior team members. Working alongside experienced specialists, the Senior Ecologist will contribute to delivering practical, sustainable solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary with an attractive benefits package
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and support for professional memberships and licences
• Diverse workload across a range of sectors
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline
• Previous consultancy experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation and survey techniques
• Excellent report writing and project management skills
• Full UK driving licenceFull right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of the Ipswich office
• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior colleagues