Senior Ecologist

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Senior Ecologist to spearhead innovative ecological projects across the UK. The role offers autonomy in hybrid or remote settings, emphasizing diverse projects such as habitat restoration and biodiversity strategies. Ideal for candidates with significant ecological consultancy experience and a commitment to sustainable practices.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days

Private medical cover

Company pension scheme

Employee referral bonus of up to £2,000

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in ecological consultancy.
• Strong field skills in protected species identification and mitigation.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading a diverse range of habitat and protected species surveys.
• Producing high-quality reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and management plans.
• Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to team development.

Skills

Field skills in protected species identification

Report writing

Communication

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• Location: Hybrid or Remote (Leeds / Yorkshire)
• Full-time, permanent contract

Our Ecology team at Lucion offers a range of services to support clients in meeting ecological and environmental requirements. This expertise includes conducting habitat and protected species surveys, delivering reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and providing planning, mitigation, and licensing advice. The team also focuses on biodiversity net gain (BNG) and nature-based solutions, working across sectors like infrastructure, energy, and development .

We’re seeking a collaborative and motivated Senior Ecologist to join our expanding team. You’ll work on a wide variety of high-profile and purpose-driven projects across the UK, with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work – whether from home, on-site, or alongside colleagues.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a diverse range of habitat and protected species surveys
• Producing high-quality reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and management plans
• Providing planning, mitigation, and licensing advice to clients
• Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to team development
• Working with purpose-led clients across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and development
• Driving innovation in biodiversity net gain, nature-based solutions, and ecological strategy

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in ecological consultancy
• Strong field skills, with expertise in protected species identification and mitigation
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible working – choose where and when you work, with a focus on outcomes, not hours
• Influence and impact – your voice will help shape our ecological services and future strategy
• Career development – support through mentoring, training, and structured progression
• Diverse, meaningful projects – from habitat creation and restoration to BNG and EIA
• Purpose-led values – we’re committed to people, the planet, and integrity in all we do
• Comprehensive benefits – including: 25 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days, private medical cover, company pension scheme, Employee referral bonus of up to £2,000 and more

Ready to make your mark?

This isn’t just another role – it’s a chance to join a team that cares about what we do and how we do it. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.