Senior Ecologist

Mattinson Partnership; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Ecology Consultant to join their expanding team in London. The role involves producing ecological reports, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with clients across various sectors. The successful candidate will possess strong botany skills and relevant qualifications, contributing to sustainability practices and biodiversity protection.

Benefits

Enhanced family policies

Improved pension contributions

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Two volunteer days annually

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in producing BREEAM ecology reports and EcIAs.
• Ability to conduct UKHabs surveys and Bat surveys.
• Familiarity with license applications for protected species.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review ecological reports and assessments.
• Mentor junior team members in ecology practices.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders in meetings.

Skills

Botany

Report Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Mentoring

QGIS Proficiency

Education

Associate CIEEM Membership

Protected Species License

Tools

QGIS

COREO

Job description

Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking for a new role or a step into a more senior position? Are you passionate about promoting sustainability within ecological practices? If so, this new Senior Ecology Consultant role could be be suitable for you. Our client is an award-winning environmental consultancy that, due to their success last year, is expanding their ecology teams across the UK. As the Senior Ecology Consultant, you will support projects, ensuring high-quality service delivery while protecting biodiversity. The client works across sectors including energy, carbon, property, sustainability, and environmental impact assessments. This role is open to multiple applicants and offers locations in London, Manchester, Sheffield, and potentially Leeds, with a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities:

1. Produce and review reports and assessments such as PEAs, BNG, BREEAM ecology credits, and protected species reports.
2. Conduct and assist with UKHabs surveys, PEAs, and Bat surveys.
3. Mentor and support junior ecology team members.
4. Engage with clients and stakeholders, including attending meetings as a professional contact.
5. Perform BNG mapping using QGIS and calculations with the Biodiversity Metric.

Requirements:

• Associate CIEEM member; full or chartered status is advantageous.
• Strong botany skills, with either ownership or ability to work at FISC level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in producing reports such as BREEAM ecology reports, EcIAs, HRAs, BNG, and PEAs.
• Proficiency with QGIS and COREO for mapping tasks.
• Possession of at least one protected species license, with Bat licenses being particularly desirable, and familiarity with license applications.

Benefits:

• Enhanced family policies
• Improved pension contributions
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Two volunteer days annually
• Training and development programs

If this role suits you, click 'Apply' to submit your CV. For questions or if this isn't the right fit, contact Euan McLeod. We also offer £250 for successful referrals—share with friends or colleagues seeking work in this sector!