Senior Ecologist — Hybrid/Remote, Lead Projects & Reports

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

CIEEM membership fees paid

CPD support

Company pool cars

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Elton Ecology is seeking a Senior Ecologist or experienced Consultant to join a growing team. You can work from home, from one of our Midlands offices, or in a hybrid pattern, with occasional site travel.

You will scope, plan and deliver ecological projects, produce planning reports, mentor junior ecologists and contribute to high standards. We offer 34 days holiday (rising to 40), CIEEM fees paid, funded CPD, company pool cars and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK ecological consultancy.
• Ability to manage ecology projects and client relationships independently.
• Strong technical writing, judgement and attention to detail.
• Understanding wildlife legislation and planning guidance in England.
• Competence using GIS, ideally QGIS.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan and deliver ecological projects, including fee proposals and survey design.
• Lead or oversee PEA, UKHab, habitat condition, BNG, protected species and/or EcIA work.
• Produce and review clear, technically robust reports for planning.
• Provide confident, proportionate advice to clients, design teams, local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, deadlines, budgets and ecological risks with appropriate commercial awareness.
• Mentor less experienced ecologists and help maintain practical, consistent technical standards.
• Contribute ideas that improve how the business operates and the outcomes we deliver for clients and biodiversity.

Skills

Habitat surveys

Bat ecology

GIS (QGIS)

Technical writing

Project management

Client relations

Driving licence

Wildlife legislation

Job description

Elton Ecology is seeking a Senior Ecologist or experienced Consultant to join a growing team. You can work from home, from one of our Midlands offices, or in a hybrid pattern, with occasional site travel.

You will scope, plan and deliver ecological projects, produce planning reports, mentor junior ecologists and contribute to high standards. We offer 34 days holiday (rising to 40), CIEEM fees paid, funded CPD, company pool cars and flexible work arrangements.