Senior Ecologist

Jobtailor; Tetbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Paid professional memberships

Investment in development through training

Supportive and inclusive culture

Job summary

Origin Environmental, based in Tetbury, is seeking a Senior Ecologist responsible for leading ecological surveys and managing projects. This role involves delivering high-quality ecological consultancy services and mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate should possess significant ecological consultancy experience, relevant qualifications, and the ability to communicate effectively across different audiences. The position offers flexible working opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable ecological consultancy experience across a range of sectors and project scales.
• Effective communication of technical information.

Responsibilities

• Lead small-to-medium scale ecological consultancy projects.
• Produce technical reports and ensure quality assurance.
• Manage project budgets and client relationships.
• Support business development and produce fee quotes.

Skills

Ecological consultancy experience

Survey design and delivery

Project management

Communication of technical information

Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Ecology or related discipline

Associate Member of CIEEM (ACIEEM)

Job description

Role Overview

As part of a CIEEM Registered Practice, this Senior Ecologist is responsible for leading ecological surveys, managing ecological projects and mentoring junior ecologists. The role involves delivering high‑quality ecological consultancy services, building client relationships, supporting business development, and ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Prerequisites

• Associate Member of CIEEM (ACIEEM) or equivalent chartered professional body.
• Degree in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable ecological consultancy experience across a range of sectors and project scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver small‑to‑medium scale ecological consultancy projects from inception through to completion.
• Produce technical reports and quality assurance across ecological projects.
• Manage project budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage relationships with clients, regulators and project teams.
• Support business development through the production of fee quotes and tender preparation.
• Lead complex ecological surveys, providing technical supervision of staff.
• Mentor, develop and, where appropriate, line‑manage members of the ecology team.
• Work to high standards of health and safety, quality assurance and professional practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.

Essential Competencies

• Survey design, species and habitat survey delivery (S1‑3).
• Design environmental management and/or mitigation plans (M2).
• Habitat regulation assessments, environmental impact assessment, ecological assessment and biodiversity net gain assessment (A2,3,4,6).
• Advising on legal, policy and international standards and regulatory compliance (P3‑4).
• Communication of technical information effectively to a range of audiences (C1).
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (F2).
• Managing quality, resources and operational efficiency (OM1,4).
• Project management including programme and financial management (PRM1).
• Information and document management and effective use of information technology (IM1‑2).

Desirable Competencies

• Knowledge of environmental management, ecological management planning, risk management and specialist ecological advice (M1, M3, M6).
• Strategic Environmental Assessment and/or environmental valuation (A1, A5).
• Contributing to professional guidance, standards or industry best practice (P1).
• Interpreting ecological research to produce evidence‑based conclusions (SM3).
• Undertaking standard and complex risk assessments (HS1).
• Partnership working, consultation and stakeholder engagement (F1).
• Setting objectives for resource efficiency and sustainability (OM2).
• Recruiting, leading, developing and motivating ecological teams to achieve business and project objectives (PEM1‑PEM2).

Benefits

• Industry‑aligned salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Paid professional memberships, including CIEEM where applicable.
• Investment in development through internal and external training.
• Regular performance and career development reviews.
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including enhanced family leave.
• Supportive and inclusive culture.
• Annual whole‑team community action day.
• Three staff appreciation events per year.

We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team.