Senior Ecologist - Hybrid Work, Biodiversity Impact Leader

Ecology Jobs; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Ecology Jobs is seeking experienced Senior/Principal Ecologists to join our expanding Ecology team across the UK. You will lead ecological services on diverse projects, ensuring high-quality outputs and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior ecologists, manage surveys and deliver PEA, EcIA, HRA and Biodiversity chapters of Environmental Statements. Hybrid working across multiple locations is supported, with a focus on biodiversity enhancement.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Ecology, Conservation, Earth Sciences or related environmental discipline.
• Full member of CIEEM, or working towards full membership.
• Strong understanding of UK ecology, environmental legislation and the planning system.
• Proven consultancy experience delivering complex ecological projects through planning and/or delivery stages.
• Experience preparing and reviewing ecological assessments, including PEA, EcIA, HRA and Biodiversity chapters of Environmental Statements.
• Knowledge of UKHab classification, the Defra Biodiversity Metric and associated reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing fee proposals and managing project budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve ecological challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee ecological assessments and mitigation strategies for a wide range of development and infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert, evidence-based ecological advice to clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage and coordinate ecological field surveys through our network of ecologists.
• Lead the preparation and review of technical reports, including PEA, EcIA, HRAs and Biodiversity chapters of Environmental Statements.
• Support the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain strategies, habitat creation and restoration projects.
• Engage with planning authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Assist with protected species licensing and ecological mitigation programmes.
• Prepare fee proposals, manage project budgets and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.
• Mentor and support junior ecologists, helping to develop technical excellence across the team.
• Contribute to innovative approaches around nature-based solutions, natural capital and ecosystem services.

Skills

Ecology degree

CIEEM member

UK ecology

Ecology consultancy

Ecological assessments

Biodiversity Metric

Fee proposals

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Ecology degree

Tools

Job description

Ecology Jobs is seeking experienced Senior/Principal Ecologists to join our expanding Ecology team across the UK. You will lead ecological services on diverse projects, ensuring high-quality outputs and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior ecologists, manage surveys and deliver PEA, EcIA, HRA and Biodiversity chapters of Environmental Statements. Hybrid working across multiple locations is supported, with a focus on biodiversity enhancement.