Senior Ecologist – Planning & Biodiversity (Remote/Hybrid)

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced ecologist to provide specialist ecological advice to planning officers, ensuring biodiversity considerations are integrated into the planning process.

You will work with a small team of ecologists and other specialists, with autonomy to manage your workload across diverse sites—from Bath city centre to rural and housing developments. A strong track record in planning ecology is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in a relevant subject or demonstrate an equivalent level of competence and knowledge in the subject area.
• Have a demonstrable track record in achieving successful outcomes for ecology, and a strong understanding of the planning process
• Possess a strong understanding of national and local natural environmental and ecological policy, legislation and guidelines

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ecological advice to planning officers on a day-to-day basis to ensure ecological matters are fully considered in the planning process including delivering Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Demonstrate a high level of experience as an ecologist working within a planning environment and giving reliable ecological advice.
• Autonomously manage your own workload across varied proposals in Bath city centre, rural areas, and housing developments.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Planning process knowledge

Policy understanding

Education

Degree in ecology

Job description

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced ecologist to provide specialist ecological advice to planning officers, ensuring biodiversity considerations are integrated into the planning process.

You will work with a small team of ecologists and other specialists, with autonomy to manage your workload across diverse sites—from Bath city centre to rural and housing developments. A strong track record in planning ecology is essential.