Senior Ecologist — Fieldwork, Reporting & Mentoring

TipTopJob; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual training CPD opportunities

Varied portfolio work

Flexible and supportive environment

Excellent pension plan

Job summary

TipTopJob in Shaftesbury is seeking an experienced ecologist to join a professional, growing team delivering high‑quality ecological expertise on varied UK projects.

The role combines fieldwork, project management and technical reporting, with a supportive environment and excellent pension.

You will oversee junior staff, conduct habitat and protected species surveys, and produce reports (PEAs, EIAs and species reports), while contributing to biodiversity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within ecological consultancy.
• Live in or commute to Shaftesbury office.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and supporting junior staff members
• Conducting habitat and protected species surveys
• Producing high-quality ecological reports (PEAs, EIAs and species reports)
• Contributing to biodiversity enhancement and conservation initiatives

Skills

Ecology

Fieldwork

Project management

Technical reporting

Job description

TipTopJob in Shaftesbury is seeking an experienced ecologist to join a professional, growing team delivering high‑quality ecological expertise on varied UK projects.

The role combines fieldwork, project management and technical reporting, with a supportive environment and excellent pension.

You will oversee junior staff, conduct habitat and protected species surveys, and produce reports (PEAs, EIAs and species reports), while contributing to biodiversity initiatives.