Senior/Principal Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established ecology consultancy is seeking a Senior/Principal Ecologist to join their passionate team in Oxfordshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, from Trust and Infrastructure to Energy and Minerals, while contributing to a collaborative and friendly environment. The company emphasizes professional growth with extensive training and development opportunities tailored to individual interests. If you're passionate about ecology and eager to make a difference in a dynamic setting, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in ecology consultancy.
• Strong skills in Botanical and Habitat ID.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in various ecological projects from start to finish.
• Conducting Ecological Impact Assessments and managing habitats.

Skills

Botanical ID skills

Habitat ID skills

GIS Software (QGIS)

Protected Species Licensing

Ecological Impact Assessment (EIA)

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Tools

GIS Software

Job description

Job Description

Senior/Principal Ecologist – Join a Passionate & Friendly Team!

Location: Based in Oxfordshire: Office-based with the option to WFH plus site visits (South-East region)

Salary: £40,000-£60,000+ plus Benefits (higher salaries available dependent on experience)

Interview Process: 2-stage (Teams with a following face to face meeting)

Are you an experienced Senior Ecologist or Principal Ecologist looking for a stable, friendly, and hands-on working environment? Our client is a well-established ecology consultancy offering a collaborative, friendly space where everyone remains involved in site work and where you can play a key part in project portfolios including Trust, Infrastructure, Energy and Minerals (some Residential work may also be required).

Our client offers extensive training and development to all ecology staff with a yearly budget and internal training courses for team unity. They can also offer specific project work to tailor to your interest and expertise including Expert Witness, Ecological Impact Assessment (EIA), Protected Species Licensing and Habitat Management.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Ideally a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience working for a private consultancy.
2. Strong Botanical ID & Habitat ID skills with experience working in line with protected species licenses.
3. Passion for the ecology sector with academic qualifications to demonstrate this interest.
4. Experience working with UKHab and implementing in line with project elements.
5. To be within 1 hour of the Oxfordshire offices with a full driving license.
6. Experience using GIS Software (QGIS) beneficial.

If you love working on projects from inception to completion and want to grow in a small, dynamic consultancy, where you are valued and can see a clear career path of progression then we’d love to hear from you.

For more information on the Senior Ecologist / Principal Ecologist position, please email Nick Lewis with an up-to-date version of your CV including project experience.