Senior Ecologist & Project Lead – Terrestrial Growth

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

33 days annual leave

Pension 6% matched

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Volunteer day

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist to lead a terrestrial ecology team in Banbury. You’ll deliver a varied portfolio across residential, commercial, infrastructure and renewable sectors with technical delivery, fieldwork, client management and team development.

The role offers hybrid working, generous leave, a strong benefits package and clear career progression within an expanding environmental consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Ecology or related discipline.
• Minimum of four years' relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK habitats and protected species.
• Experience with Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and UK Habitat Classification.
• Protected species surveys and mitigation strategies.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage diverse terrestrial ecology projects from enquiry to completion.
• Prepare proposals, scopes, budgets and delivery programmes.
• Plan and oversee ecological field surveys and survey teams.
• Analyse data and provide robust technical advice to clients.
• Produce high-quality technical reports (PJAs, EIA, Biodiversity Net Gain).
• Mentor junior team members and review colleagues’ reports.
• Manage project budgets, timelines and resources.
• Liaise with clients, planning authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Field surveys

Protected species surveys

Phase 1 Habitat Surveys

Data analysis

Report writing

Budgeting & scheduling

Mentoring juniors

Education

Ecology or related degree

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist to lead a terrestrial ecology team in Banbury. You’ll deliver a varied portfolio across residential, commercial, infrastructure and renewable sectors with technical delivery, fieldwork, client management and team development.

The role offers hybrid working, generous leave, a strong benefits package and clear career progression within an expanding environmental consultancy.