Senior Ecologist

Access Talent Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead protected species surveys and mitigation projects. The role involves supporting a team of junior ecologists, writing quality reports, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, at least 5 years of experience, and hold protected species licenses. This organization offers a competitive package and excellent progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive package

Continued development support

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in ecological consultancy.
• One or more protected species licenses are required.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead protected species surveys and mitigation projects.
• Support and manage a team of junior ecologists.
• Write quality reports and review technical work.

Skills

Protected species surveys

Project management

Client liaison

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

UK driver's license

Job description

Overview

Due to an increased workload a Senior Ecologist is required to join a well established Environmental consultancy in their Bristol office. You will join a growing business to work alongside Ecologists that are members of the Chartered Institute for Ecological and Environmental Management (CIEEM).

You will join a busy team to deliver protected species surveys and mitigation projects, whilst supporting and managing a team of junior ecologists. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and deliver complex projects whilst being supported in your own development. As part of your role you will write quality reports and review technical work and liaise with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead protected species surveys and mitigation projects
• Support and manage a team of junior ecologists
• Write quality reports, review technical work, and liaise with clients
• Deliver complex projects and contribute to development within the team

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject
• Right to live and work in the UK
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• One or more protected species licenses
• A full UK drivers license

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive package and join a rapidly growing organisation to work on some interesting and complex projects. You will also receive continued development support with fantastic progression opportunities.