Senior Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

TOIL

Generous holiday package

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Varied project work

Job summary

Pebble Recruitment Ltd with a respected UK consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join their Bristol team. This role offers genuine progression, a varied project portfolio and the chance to take on more technical, project management and client-facing responsibility.

The Senior/Principal Ecologist will deliver a broad range of ecological projects across Bristol and the South West, supervise surveys, prepare technical reports, manage budgets and mentor junior staff, while

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or related subject.
• Strong experience within a UK ecology consultancy.
• Experience managing ecology projects, budgets and deadlines.
• Confident producing and/or reviewing technical ecology reports.
• Good knowledge of UK protected species legislation and the planning system.
• Experience with PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys and mitigation.
• BNG, UKHab and habitat condition assessment experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering ecology projects from inception through to completion across Bristol and the South West.
• Undertaking and coordinating protected species and habitat surveys.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, protected species reports and mitigation strategies.
• Supporting clients through the planning and development process throughout Bristol, the surrounding counties and the South West.
• Managing project budgets, deadlines and workloads.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, contractors and internal teams.
• Supporting junior members of the ecology team through mentoring and technical guidance.
• Providing input into BNG, UKHab surveys, habitat assessments and ecological mitigation.
• Assisting with business development and work-winning where appropriate.

Skills

CIEEM membership

Protected species licences

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or Biology

Job description

Senior Ecologist (or Principal Ecologist)

Location: Bristol

Salary: £38,000 - £65,000+ DOE

Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Hours
• Progression
• Generous Holiday Package
• Professional Development

We are working with a respected and growing UK consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join their Bristol team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecology consultant who is looking for a role with genuine progression, a varied project portfolio and the chance to take on more technical, project management and client-facing responsibility.

The company works across a wide range of ecology, planning, infrastructure, development and environmental projects, offering strong technical support, flexible working and a positive team culture.

Role

As a Senior / Principal Ecologist, you will be involved in the delivery of a broad range of ecological projects across Bristol and the South West.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering ecology projects from inception through to completion across Bristol and the South West
• Undertaking and coordinating protected species and habitat surveys
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, protected species reports and mitigation strategies
• Supporting clients through the planning and development process throughout Bristol, the surrounding counties and the South West
• Managing project budgets, deadlines and workloads
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, contractors and internal teams
• Supporting junior members of the ecology team through mentoring and technical guidance
• Providing input into BNG, UKHab surveys, habitat assessments and ecological mitigation
• Assisting with business development and work-winning where appropriate

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or a related subject
• Strong experience within a UK ecology consultancy
• Experience managing ecology projects, budgets and deadlines
• Confident producing and/or reviewing technical ecology reports
• Good knowledge of UK protected species legislation and the planning system
• Experience with PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys and mitigation
• BNG, UKHab and habitat condition assessment experience would be beneficial
• Protected species licences, such as bat or GCN, would be desirable but are not essential
• CIEEM membership, or working towards this, would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £38,000 - £65,000+ DOE
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• TOIL
• Generous holiday package
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Clear progression opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative team environment
• Varied and high-quality project work