Senior Ecologist - Hybrid: Lead Projects, Mentoring & GIS

cobaltrecruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Remote work options

25 days leave

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is seeking an Ecologist to join a collaborative team in the UK. The role blends fieldwork, reporting, and project management with client interaction across a varied portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of consultancy experience, knowledge of UKHab and BNG, ECoW practice, GIS (QGIS) skills, and a full UK driving licence with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' consultancy experience.
• Experience delivering protected species surveys, habitat surveys and ecological reporting.
• Good knowledge of UKHab, Biodiversity Net Gain and UK ecological legislation.
• Experience acting as an ECoW and delivering site-based work.
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking protected species and habitat surveys.
• Delivering UKHab surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Acting as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) and supporting compliance.
• Managing ecological projects from survey through to delivery.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports (PEAs, EcIAs, HRA screening, licences, habitats).
• Supporting project management, programme delivery and commercial performance.
• Producing habitat maps and spatial analysis using GIS.
• Building relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Supporting tender submissions and project proposals.
• Mentoring junior ecologists and providing technical guidance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is seeking an Ecologist to join a collaborative team in the UK. The role blends fieldwork, reporting, and project management with client interaction across a varied portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of consultancy experience, knowledge of UKHab and BNG, ECoW practice, GIS (QGIS) skills, and a full UK driving licence with willingness to travel.