Senior Ecologist - Infrastructure & Biodiversity Lead

Matchtech Group; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join its expanding environmental consultancy team supporting major infrastructure projects across transport, water, energy and telecom sectors.

The role entails delivering desk- and site-based ecological services, leading Habitats Regulations Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain work, and mentoring junior staff. A Chartered CIEEM member with UK licences and project management skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering desk- and site-based ecological consultancy services within infrastructure or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of ecological principles, UK environmental legislation and planning guidance.
• Proficiency in habitat and protected species surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Experience leading Habitats Regulations Assessments, SSSI assent applications and licensable activities.
• Understanding of ecological licences issued by Natural England/NatureScot/NRW.

Responsibilities

• Deliver desk- and site-based ecological consultancy services, including ecological appraisals, habitat surveys and protected species surveys.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers and delivery teams to manage ecological requirements across projects.
• Prepare and review Technical Notes, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments and risk assessments.
• Lead Habitats Regulations Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and assist with licences.
• Provide licensable ecological support and develop mitigation and biodiversity net gain strategies.
• Produce fee proposals, allocate resources, and coordinate internal and external specialists.
• Engage with regulators, planning authorities and clients to address constraints and identify opportunities.
• Support growth of the ecological consultancy function through service development and mentoring.

Skills

Habitat surveys

Protected species surveys

GIS

Data handling

Report writing

Project management

Mentoring

Desk research

Education

CIEEM membership (chartered status desirable)

Tools

GIS

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join its expanding environmental consultancy team supporting major infrastructure projects across transport, water, energy and telecom sectors.

The role entails delivering desk- and site-based ecological services, leading Habitats Regulations Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain work, and mentoring junior staff. A Chartered CIEEM member with UK licences and project management skills is preferred.