Senior Ecologist / Environmental Consultant - Bournemouth – Competitive Salary - Hybrid with s[...]

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive environmental consultancy in Bournemouth is seeking a Senior Ecologist / Environmental Consultant. This hands-on role entails leading ecological fieldwork, technical report production, and mentoring within a supportive team environment. It offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and career development opportunities in a hybrid working model.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus birthday leave

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

CIEEM membership fees paid

Dedicated personal development budget

Qualifications

• Qualified in Ecology or related field.
• Strong experience in ecological surveys.
• Natural England survey licenses for at least two species.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological fieldwork and protected species surveys.
• Produce technical reports and manage client relationships.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Ecological survey work

Protected species assessments

Client communication

Team mentoring

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Ecologist
Senior Ecologist / Environmental Consultant - Bournemouth – Competitive Salary - Hybrid with site travel as required + Benefits

The Job:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Senior Ecologist / Environmental Consultant to join a growing, progressive environmental consultancy. This varied and rewarding role will support a broad range of ecology and environmental projects, spanning residential, commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure, and land management sectors.
This is a hands-on, field and office-based role combining ecological survey delivery, technical reporting, junior team mentoring, and client liaison. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction while contributing to the consultancy’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver ecological fieldwork and protected species surveys
- Produce technical reports including habitat surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), and mitigation plans
- Manage client relationships, providing regular updates on project progress, budgets, and timelines
- Mentor and provide technical support to junior team members
- Contribute to bid preparation and business development activity
- Oversee the quality and consistency of technical report outputs
- Support with ecological impact assessments and regulatory submissions where required

The Candidate:
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- Strong professional experience in ecological survey work and protected species assessments
- Holder of Natural England survey licences for at least two protected species
- Membership of CIEEM (or working towards) essential
- Sound understanding of UK ecological legislation, policy, and survey best practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, team-focused approach with good organisational abilities
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility for occasional travel and overnight stays

The Package:
- Competitive salary £30,000 - £45,000 DOE
- 31 days annual leave plus birthday leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- CIEEM professional membership fees paid
- Dedicated personal development budget
- Supportive and progressive working environment with hybrid working options

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].

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