Senior Ecologist[1125785]

Binnies; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Ecologist to lead field surveys and manage junior staff. Key responsibilities include producing ecological reports and supporting habitat restoration efforts. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, full CIEEM membership, and a strong background in ecological assessments. This role promotes an inclusive work environment and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Technical and leadership training

Paid memberships to professional institutions

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in ecological management.
• Experience with habitat or species surveys.
• High-standard ecological report writing skills.
• Possession of protected species licences or FISC levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecological field surveys.
• Mentor junior ecologists and manage their work.
• Produce and review various ecological reports.
• Support habitat restoration and mitigation schemes.
• Perform BNG calculations.

Skills

Ecological report writing

Field survey leadership

Data management

BNG metrics experience

Mentoring skills

Education

Full CIEEM membership

Relevant ecological qualifications

Job description

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We offer the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, including nationally significant infrastructure, river restoration, flood, coastal, maritime projects, water utilities, transport, and renewable energy.

One of our flagship projects is SESRO (South East Strategic Reservoir Option), a 150 million cubic metre reservoir near Abingdon, aiming to create new habitats and enhance biodiversity. More information can be found at this link. There is potential for a key role in this project for interested candidates.

Binnies is a registered Ecological (CIEEM) and Landscape Practice (Landscape Institute), holding the IEMA (now ISEP) EIA Quality Mark, reflecting our high standards in ecological and EIA delivery. We are also sponsors of the Association of Environmental Clerks of Works.

We foster an active ecological community of practice, supporting your pathway to chartership if not already achieved, and helping develop your ecological skillsets. Benefits include technical, leadership, and H&S training, along with paid memberships to two professional institutions.

About the Role

• Leading and managing ecological field surveys.
• Line managing and mentoring junior ecologists.
• Producing and reviewing ecological reports such as BNG assessments, preliminary ecological reports, EcIA, planning documents, HRA, and other consents.
• Supporting habitat restoration, creation, mitigation schemes, and preparing management and monitoring plans.
• Performing BNG calculations.
• Managing, checking, and presenting ecological data.
• Serving as an Ecological Clerk of Works.

If you'd like to discuss the role before applying, please contact Emma Stevens at [email] or via LinkedIn.

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, full CIEEM membership, and possess or be working towards relevant qualifications, including habitat or species survey experience, high-standard ecological report writing, protected species licences or FISC levels, and a full UK driving licence.

Some work may require travel away from home, which we aim to minimize.

• Experience with BNG metrics
• Previous consultancy experience

We invite you to join a business where you can grow, feel empowered, and be part of an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment. Our 'ENGAGED' culture emphasizes caring for our employees' wellbeing and work-life balance, with industry-leading flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting your growth and development.

Join Binnies and transform from being great alone to truly exceptional with us.