Senior Ecologist: Lead Fieldwork, Reports & Projects

APEM Ltd.; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Income protection

Job summary

Aspect Ecology, part of the APEM Group, is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Crawley team. You will combine hands-on fieldwork with desk-based consultancy, lead habitat and protected species surveys, and produce high-quality ecological reports while managing projects and client relationships.

This role offers opportunities to develop protected species expertise, mentor junior ecologists, and progress toward Principal Ecologist as your experience grows within a collaborative, supportive

Qualifications

• Three years' relevant experience in ecological consultancy or related field.
• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in ecology.
• Strong UK habitat and species identification skills, including Phase 1 or UK Habitat Classification surveys.
• Experience undertaking protected species surveys with understanding of UK wildlife legislation.
• Ability to produce clear, high-quality ecological reports.
• Experience managing projects and liaising with clients, with good organisational and communication skills.
• Full or Associate membership of CIEEM, or eligibility to obtain it.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to survey sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead habitat and protected species surveys.
• Undertake ecological assessments and produce robust reports.
• Manage projects and client relationships, and mentor junior ecologists.
• Provide guidance and support to the team; travel to survey sites as needed.

Skills

Field surveys

Project management

Client liaison

Report writing

Team mentoring

Education

Ecology degree

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Aspect Ecology, part of the APEM Group, is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Crawley team. You will combine hands-on fieldwork with desk-based consultancy, lead habitat and protected species surveys, and produce high-quality ecological reports while managing projects and client relationships.

This role offers opportunities to develop protected species expertise, mentor junior ecologists, and progress toward Principal Ecologist as your experience grows within a collaborative, supportive