Senior Ecologist: Lead Projects, Fieldwork & Mentoring

Cobalt Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Remote/hybrid working

Training & professional development

25 days annual leave + holidays

Career progression

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an Ecologist to Senior Ecologist to join a growing environmental consultancy delivering projects across the infrastructure, utilities and development sectors in Greater London. The role blends fieldwork, reporting, and client interaction, with hybrid working options and clear opportunities for career progression.

You will undertake protected species and habitat surveys, deliver UKHab and BNG assessments, act as ECoW, manage projects, prepare reports and mentor

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline.
• 2+ years' experience for Ecologist; 4+ years consultancy for Senior Ecologist.
• Experience delivering protected species surveys, habitat surveys and ecological reporting.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking protected species and habitat surveys.
• Delivering UKHab surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
• Acting as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) on site.
• Managing ecological projects from survey to delivery.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports (PEAs, EcIAs, HRA screening, licences).
• Mentoring junior ecologists and providing technical guidance.
• Building strong client relationships and supporting tender submissions.
• Producing habitat maps and GIS analyses.
• Travel and on-site client liaison as required.

Skills

Project management

GIS

Report writing

Protected species surveys

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring junior ecologists

Driving licence

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline

Tools

QGIS

UKHab

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an Ecologist to Senior Ecologist to join a growing environmental consultancy delivering projects across the infrastructure, utilities and development sectors in Greater London. The role blends fieldwork, reporting, and client interaction, with hybrid working options and clear opportunities for career progression.

You will undertake protected species and habitat surveys, deliver UKHab and BNG assessments, act as ECoW, manage projects, prepare reports and mentor