Senior Ecologist

Lucion Environmental Advisory; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental consultancy as a Senior Ecologist, where you will lead ecological surveys and mentor junior staff. This role emphasizes sustainable development and offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team. The position is remote or hybrid, based in London, Manchester, or Leeds.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Wellbeing support and discounts with 800+ retailers

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in ecological consultancy.
• In-depth knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy.
• Excellent technical report writing skills aligned with CIEEM guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecological surveys and mitigation strategies.
• Produce and review high-quality ecological reports.
• Mentor junior ecologists and support their development.

Skills

Fieldwork

Survey Skills

Client Management

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

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• Remote or Hybrid: London / Manchester / Leeds

Ready to shape the future of sustainable development ? We’re looking for a passionate Senior Ecologist to join our values-driven team and help deliver practical, innovative, and sustainable ecological solutions for our clients.

At Lucion, we empower our people to protect both people and planet. As a purpose-driven, beyond net-zero organisation, we support development across 12 key sectors worldwide, providing expert inspection, assessment, and advisory services. Our name — Luc (to illuminate) and ion (to take action) — reflects our mission: to shed light on challenges and take action.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced ecologist ready to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and make a meaningful impact? This is your chance to join a collaborative, growing team where ecology is a priority — not an afterthought.

We deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultancy, protected species surveys, licensing, mitigation strategies, and practical ecological advice that supports sustainable development without compromising environmental integrity.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecological surveys and mitigation strategies across a variety of projects.
• Undertake and oversee Phase 1/UK Habs habitat surveys and protected species assessments.
• Produce and review high-quality ecological reports, including PEAs and EcIAs.
• Mentor junior ecologists and support their development.
• Engage confidently with clients, contractors, and stakeholders, providing clear and pragmatic ecological advice.
• Help strengthen client relationships and maintain high consultancy standards.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in ecological consultancy.
• Strong fieldwork and survey skills, including habitat and protected species surveys.
• In-depth knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy.
• Excellent technical report writing skills, aligned with CIEEM guidelines.
• Strong commercial awareness and client management abilities.
• Ideally, a Natural England Bat and/or GCN licence (Level 1 or above preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards it).

We’re not just another consultancy — we’re a community united by purpose. When you join us, you’ll have the freedom to grow your career with structured progression pathways, protected species licensing support, and a genuinely supportive team.

We offer:

• Life Assurance
• ‘Being Lucion’ Reward Platform – wellbeing support, Cycle to Work, and discounts with 800+ retailers
• Enhanced family leave and supportive policies
• Employee Assistance Programme

At Lucion, we celebrate individuality and strive for inclusion. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Join us on our mission to protect people and planet today.

Recruitment agencies: Please note, Lucion operates a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and will not accept unsolicited CVs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

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