Senior Ecologist: Lead Biodiversity Projects & Flexible Work

isepglobal; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 34-40k

Training & development

Inclusive team

Flexible working

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Senior Ecologist role in Bristol with a leading environmental consultancy. You will manage ecology projects from start to delivery, prepare reports, coordinate fieldwork and guide junior team members. The role offers a salary of 34,000–40,000 and flexible working options.

The successful candidate will have experience as a Senior Ecologist, strong reporting skills, familiarity with UKHab surveys, BNG principles, and tools such as QGIS, plus a full UK driving license and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Senior Ecologist.
• Strong technical reporting and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with UKHab surveys, BNG principles and tools such as QGIS.
• Full UK driving licence and full right to work in the UK.
• Based in or within community range of Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of ecology projects from start to delivery.
• Prepare and review reports (e.g., Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain).
• Coordinate fieldwork and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to client and project management.

Skills

Senior ecologist experience

Technical reporting

QGIS

Driving license

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Senior Ecologist role in Bristol with a leading environmental consultancy. You will manage ecology projects from start to delivery, prepare reports, coordinate fieldwork and guide junior team members. The role offers a salary of 34,000–40,000 and flexible working options.

The successful candidate will have experience as a Senior Ecologist, strong reporting skills, familiarity with UKHab surveys, BNG principles, and tools such as QGIS, plus a full UK driving license and right to work in the UK.