Senior Ecologist: Lead Projects & Mentor Team

Wessex Ecology Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional membership paid

All work-related expenses paid

NEST pension

Profit-related bonus

Personal training budget of £1000/year

Use of Company van for work

Private medical insurance

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Wessex Ecology Ltd in Aylesbury is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological projects from inception to completion. The role includes managing budgets, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a client contact. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience, full CIEEM membership, and skills in project management and ecological assessments. The position offers a permanent contract with extensive benefits including a professional membership, private medical insurance, and a personal training budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate consultancy experience.
• Confident with BNG assessments and biodiversity metric calculations.
• Holding or close to achieving a minimum of two protected species survey licences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EcIA and EIA chapters.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and client relationships.
• Provide technical QA and sign-off on survey reports.

Skills

Ecological assessments

Project management

Mentoring and supervising

Communication skills

GIS competence

Education

Full membership of CIEEM (MCIEEM)

FISC level 4

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Wessex Ecology Ltd in Aylesbury is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological projects from inception to completion. The role includes managing budgets, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a client contact. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience, full CIEEM membership, and skills in project management and ecological assessments. The position offers a permanent contract with extensive benefits including a professional membership, private medical insurance, and a personal training budget.