Senior / Principal Ecologist

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an ecologist to join their growing team. The role involves providing technical support for various ecological projects and leading habitat surveys. Candidates should have at least four years of UK experience and a strong capability in mentoring team members.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working opportunities

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years relevant UK experience required.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.
• Driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for ecology and biodiversity deliverables.
• Lead habitat and species surveys.
• Conduct Preliminary Ecological Assessments and EcIA.

Skills

Report writing

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Job description

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in Planning, Design and the Environment with offices across the UK. They currently have an exciting opportunity which will allow you to become an integral member of their small and growing ecology team across the north of England and Scotland.
They have a wide variety of projects across different sectors, such as residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, and mixed-use commercial developments.
Your new role
The main responsibilities of this role will require you to:

• Provide technical support to design teams and project managers with ecology and biodiversity deliverables.
• Lead habitat and species surveys.
• Carry out a range of desk-based tasks including desk studies, consultations, research, data management and analysis, Preliminary Ecological Assessment (PEA), UKHab reports and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
• Prepare scope of works and fee proposals.
• Compile key health and safety documents (e.g. risk assessments).
• Helping with the day-to-day efficient running of the team
• Liaison with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Mentoring and management of junior team members.

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of four years relevant UK experience.
• Driving licence preferred.
• CIEEM membership preferred.
• Able to undertake site work, including staying away from home if required (with expenses paid by the company).
• Confident and motivated to work both alone and leading surveys.
• Naturally well-organised, good at prioritising and meeting deadlines.
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
• Ability to quality assure colleagues' work by providing constructive feedback.
• Experience in project management.
• Ability to support and mentor junior team members.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
• 25 days annual leave
• Centrally based offices in all locations

What you need to do now
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