Senior Ecologist - Remote (South East)

Allen & York Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Ecology Consultant to join their Ecology team. The role involves planning and managing ecological surveys, preparing technical reports, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should hold a degree in Ecology or related fields, with experience in ecological consulting. This position offers hybrid working options and a highly competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in ecological consulting.
• In-depth knowledge of ecological legislation and planning policy.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage ecological surveys and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare concise, technical reports in line with CIEEM guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Ecological consulting

Client management

Field skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Membership of CIEEM

Job description

Overview

Senior Ecology Consultant – Competitive salary
London/South East, UK - hybrid/remote working

Allen & York are excited to be working with a highly regarded, purpose-driven consultancy, committed to protecting people and the planet. Predominately working in the private sector, our client provides risk mitigation services through inspection, assessment and advisory services, collaborating on interesting projects in a variety of different sectors, to include logistics, education and renewable energy.

Our client is looking for a commercially aware Senior Ecology Consultant to join the successful and growing Ecology team.

Responsibilities

• Join the ecology team as a Senior Ecology Consultant, with a commercially aware approach.
• Plan and manage ecological surveys and mitigation strategies from start to finish, with strong field skills across a range of habitats and protected species.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of ecological legislation and planning policy and have experience with BNG and BREEAM.
• Prepare concise, technical reports in line with CIEEM guidelines; be an excellent communicator.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, guiding and mentoring junior team members.
• Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, statutory consultees and the public, drawing on strong client management experience.

Qualifications

• Membership of CIEEM, together with a degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Comprehensive experience in ecological consulting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for this role.
• A level 1 or above Bat and/or GCN Natural England licences would be advantageous to this role.

Benefits

In return for your specialist skills and experience, you will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package, with the opportunity to develop your career, working with a team of like-minded individuals with a shared set of values and a clear purpose.