Senior Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental consultancy firm is seeking a skilled Ecologist to join their successful Ecology team. In this dynamic role, you will lead ecological projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with UK environmental legislation. You will conduct surveys, write technical reports, and mentor junior staff while having the flexibility to work from home and travel for site visits. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable development and make a meaningful impact in the environmental sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ecological consultancy and project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on ecological projects and undertake various ecological surveys.
• Prepare fee proposals and mentor junior staff members.

Skills

Ecological Consultancy

Project Delivery

Communication Skills

Understanding of UK Environmental Legislation

Mentoring Skills

Botanical Skills

Job description

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Your newpany

This company is a leading environmental consultancy firm that provides a wide range of services to support sustainable development. They specialise in offering environmental advice and strategy, embedded design and environmental masterplanning, as well as survey and assessment services.

They operate across several sectors, including air quality, noise, ecology, environmental policy, and economics. They work with both public and private sector clients, delivering high-quality environmental and design consultancy services. Their team of over 100 environmental experts ensures that environmental objectives are integrated into the heart of project designs, promoting sustainable and resilient development.

Your new role

Work as part of an established and successful Ecology team. You will have the opportunity to lead on projects and be involved across the whole lifecycle from conception through to completion. You will be reporting into either Bristol, London, or Warrington on office days; however, you will have the chance to work from home and perform site visits across the UK.

Main duties could include:

1. Undertake surveys and lead teams that will perform a range of ecological surveys
2. Lead on ecological projects
3. Perform surveys in varying locations
4. Technical report writing and support on EcIAs
5. Client liaising
6. Prepare fee proposals
7. Mentor junior members of staff
8. Business development

What you'll need to succeed

1. Proven experience in an ecological consultancy
2. Experience with ecological project delivery including fieldwork
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Understanding of relevant UK environmental legislation
5. Understanding of BNG
6. Experience in mentoring staff
7. UK driving license
8. Botanical skills (ideal)

What you'll get in return