Senior Ecologist

Cobalt Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in London

23 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Training & progression

Volunteer days

Work abroad opportunities

Health & wellbeing benefits

Team socials

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its London team. You will lead ecology and biodiversity projects from inception to completion, mentoring junior ecologists and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams on development projects with a strong focus on BNG and nature-positive outcomes.

You’ll undertake PEAs, BNG assessments, UKHab surveys, protected species surveys and QGIS mapping, produce technical reports, and provide ecological advice through the

Qualifications

• Strong UK consultancy experience with knowledge of BNG, UKHab and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
• Experience undertaking PEAs and protected species surveys is desirable.
• Knowledge of BREEAM Ecology, EcIA or HRA would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading PEAs, BNG Assessments, BREEAM Ecology and protected species work
• Undertaking UKHab, habitat, bat and protected species surveys
• Completing BNG calculations using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric
• Producing habitat and BNG mapping using QGIS
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports
• Providing ecological advice to clients throughout the planning process
• Mentoring and supporting junior Ecologists

Skills

BNG

PEA

BREEAM Ecology

Protected species surveys

QGIS

Report writing

Project management

Client-facing

Mentoring

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Are you an experienced Ecologist ready to take on more project responsibility, mentor junior colleagues and work on exciting development projects with a strong focus on BNG and nature-positive outcomes?

We’re working with a growing multidisciplinary environmental and sustainability consultancy looking for a Senior Ecologist to join its collaborative London team.

The Role

You’ll lead ecology and biodiversity projects from inception to completion, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading PEAs, BNG Assessments, BREEAM Ecology and protected species work
• Undertaking UKHab, habitat, bat and protected species surveys
• Completing BNG calculations using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric
• Producing habitat and BNG mapping using QGIS
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports
• Providing ecological advice to clients throughout the planning process
• Mentoring and supporting junior Ecologists

About You

You’ll ideally have strong UK consultancy experience alongside knowledge of BNG, UKHab and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric, with experience undertaking PEAs and protected species surveys. Strong QGIS, report writing, project management and client-facing skills are desirable.

Experience with BREEAM Ecology, EcIA or HRA and protected species licences would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary + potential bonus
• Hybrid working in London
• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension and family policies
• Excellent training and career progression
• Two volunteering days per year
• Opportunity to work abroad for a set period each year
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Regular team socials

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy where BNG, biodiversity enhancement and professional development are genuinely valued.