Senior Egologist

Smart 4 EPC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Ecologist to support ecological mitigation on a major infrastructure programme. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Ecology and a strong background in managing ecological projects, especially within the context of UK legislation. The role includes monitoring species and habitat mitigation, liaising with regulatory bodies, and requires flexibility to travel. This role offers competitive perks including a car allowance and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Flexible working

Travel support

Healthcare & pension

Family-friendly policies

Free parking & shuttle service

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's in Ecology or related field is required.
• Must be a protected species licence holder.
• Experience in managing ecological aspects on large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor species and habitat mitigation.
• Drive adaptive management for conservation outcomes.
• Liaise with Natural England on licensing.

Skills

Project management skills

Deep ecological expertise

Strong ECOW experience

Understanding of UK ecological legislation

Proficient in MS Office

Proficient in GIS

Flexibility to travel

Education

Degree/Master's in Ecology or related field

Tools

GIS Software

MS Office

Job description

Senior Ecologist - Infrastructure Birmingham

We're hiring a Senior Ecologist to support ecological mitigation and monitoring across a major infrastructure programme in the West Midlands. This is a site-based role in Birmingham, ideal for someone with strong project management skills and deep ecological expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor species and habitat mitigation
  
• Drive adaptive management to ensure favourable conservation outcomes
  
• Liaise with stakeholders including Natural England on licensing and compliance
  

What We're Looking For:

• Degree/Master's in Ecology or related field
  
• Protected species licence holder
  
• Strong ECOW experience on large infrastructure/highways projects
  
• Excellent understanding of UK ecological legislation
  
• Proficient in MS Office and GIS
  
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel
  

Perks:

• Car or car allowance
  
• Flexible working
  
• Travel support
  
• Healthcare & pension
  
• Family-friendly policies
  
• Free parking & shuttle service
  

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.