Senior Ecologist: Lead Projects & Client Relations

SLR Consulting; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to lead ecological projects across the UK and Ireland. Based in Bury St Edmunds, you will drive project delivery for renewable energy, infrastructure and residential development schemes, while mentoring junior ecologists and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

You will manage client relationships, deliver high-quality reports, and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological consultancy and leading projects.
• Ability to mentor junior ecologists.
• Strong client relationship and project communication skills.
• UK driving licence and fieldwork access.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological projects from inception to completion.
• Support leads with resource planning, budgets, and scheduling.
• Produce and review PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, licences and technical reports.
• Build and maintain client relationships and communicate project status.
• Mentor junior ecologists and develop team capabilities.
• Conduct ecological surveys and ensure technical quality.
• Assist with fee proposals and business development.

Skills

Ecological consultancy

Project leadership

Mentoring

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to lead ecological projects across the UK and Ireland. Based in Bury St Edmunds, you will drive project delivery for renewable energy, infrastructure and residential development schemes, while mentoring junior ecologists and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

You will manage client relationships, deliver high-quality reports, and contribute to business development.