Senior Ecology Consultant

Lucion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading ecological consultancy dedicated to sustainable development as a Senior Ecology Consultant. Your role will involve managing ecological surveys, providing expert advice, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance with UK ecological regulations. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a range of attractive benefits, including a generous leave policy and referral bonuses.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave including 3 days Christmas shutdown

Life Assurance

£2,000 referral bonus

Healthcare cashback scheme

Car Allowance

Supportive family policies

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of professional experience in ecological consultancy.
• In-depth knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy.
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards it) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a variety of ecological surveys and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct and oversee habitat surveys and protected species assessments.
• Deliver expert ecological reporting, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments.

Skills

Ecological consultancy

Field skills

Technical report writing

Client management

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

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Senior Ecology Consultant

Location: Leeds, Manchester, London at Gateshead

Who Are We?

Lucion is a purpose-driven,

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We facilitate the

Job Introduction

Senior Ecology Consultant

Location: Leeds, Manchester, London at Gateshead

Who Are We?

Lucion is a purpose-driven, beyond net-zero company, dedicated to protecting people from hazardous environments and protecting the environment from the impacts of people. Our name, Luc (to illuminate) / ion (to take action), reflects our mission, to shed light on challenges and take action.

We facilitate the sustainable development of clients across 12 key sectors worldwide providing risk mitigation services through inspection, assessment and advisory services. Our commitment to quality across those areas is reflected in our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations. We are the first choice for a safer and more sustainable future.

Culture and Values

The very nature of what we do ensures that our values are embedded in our daily work and so, has established a clear culture of Integrity, Innovation, Sustainability, Trust and Commitment. The ability to act out our values daily brings purpose to what we do and brings satisfaction to our employees’ work through engagement, motivation and values based roles.

When you join Lucion, you join more than just a set of work colleagues. We are a like-minded community with a shared vision to protect people and planet.

About Role

Are you a passionate and experienced ecologist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work with a dynamic and growing team committed to delivering innovative, practical, and sustainable ecological solutions?

At Lucion, our Ecology team is at the forefront of helping clients achieve compliance with ecological regulations while promoting sustainable development. From Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultancy to protected species surveys and ecological licensing, we help clients balance development needs with environmental conservation.

How You’ll Contribute

• Lead and manage a variety of ecological surveys and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct and oversee Phase 1/UK Habs habitat surveys and protected species assessments.
• Deliver expert ecological reporting, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA).
• Mentor and support junior team members, helping them develop their expertise.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders, offering expert advice and solutions.
• Maintain and build strong client relationships, ensuring high standards of ecological consultancy.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least four years of professional experience in ecological consultancy.
• Expertise in protected species and habitat surveys, with strong field skills.
• In-depth knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy.
• Strong technical report writing skills, following CIEEM guidelines.
• Commercial awareness and client management skills.
• Ideally, Bat and/or GCN Natural England licences (Level 1 or above preferred).
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards it).
  
  

What We Offer

• 25 Days Annual Leave including 3 days Christmas shutdown plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Reward platform – ‘Being Lucion’, which includes a wellbeing centre, cycle to work scheme, and discounts/cashback from over 800 retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £2,000 referral bonus
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Car Allowance
• Supportive family policies – including enhanced parental leave.
  
  

Lucion is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to treating all individuals in a fair and equal manner by creating an inclusive and open environment.

Recruitment agencies please note, Lucion operates a strict PSL. We only accept CV’s from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by Lucion’s Talent Acquisition Team. Lucion will not accept any unsolicited CVs sent to any member, employee, representative or business unit of the Lucion Group, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Any unsolicited introduction will be treated as a CV ‘sent in kind’ and as such Lucion rejects all liability to pay any such fees for an unsolicited introduction.

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