Senior Ecologist - Habitats, Botany & BNG Lead (Hybrid)

Greenbridge Recruitment; Rawridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance incl. mental

NEST pension scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Annual CPD allowance

Professional fees paid (e.g., CIEEM)

Clothing and footwear allowance for现场

Use of company pool cars for site work

Job summary

Greenbridge Recruitment is assisting a small, independent ecological consultancy in Devon to recruit a Senior Ecologist with strong habitats, botany and BNG expertise, to complement the team’s capabilities. The role offers hybrid working with roughly two days WFH per week and a supportive environment.

You will lead on habitats, botany and BNG, mentor junior colleagues, and work on local projects across Devon, West Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualification experience in ecology.
• Strong Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) experience.
• FISC Level 3 or 4.
• Associate or Full Membership of CIEEM.

Responsibilities

• Lead on habitats, botany and BNG within the team.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues to build skills and confidence.
• Work locally across Devon, West Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset; flexible travel.
• Operate in a Collaborative, well-supported environment with flexible/hybrid hours.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Report writing

Independent working

Team collaboration

BNG knowledge

Habitats experience

Education

FISC Level 3 or 4

CIEEM membership (Assoc/Full)

Job description

Greenbridge Recruitment is assisting a small, independent ecological consultancy in Devon to recruit a Senior Ecologist with strong habitats, botany and BNG expertise, to complement the team’s capabilities. The role offers hybrid working with roughly two days WFH per week and a supportive environment.

You will lead on habitats, botany and BNG, mentor junior colleagues, and work on local projects across Devon, West Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.