Ecologist jobs in United Kingdom
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Terrestrial Ecologist – Environmental and Ecological Assessment
RICARDO ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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Ricardo plc
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BNG Senior Ecologist – Lead Biodiversity Assessments (Hybrid UK)
ERM: Environmental Resources Management
Senior /Principal Ecologist
Job summary
An environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior/Principal Ecologist to lead technical projects and mentor junior staff. The role involves delivering ecological surveys and assessments, liaising with stakeholders, and contributing to project development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in ecology, a minimum of 6 years of experience, and hold an EPS licence. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a supportive work culture focused on meaningful environmental impact.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years' professional ecology experience.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
- Full membership of a relevant professional body is preferred.
- Holder of at least one EPS licence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver ecological surveys including Phase 1 & 2 habitat surveys.
- Produce PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, and other assessments.
- Mentor and support junior ecologists.
- Attend client meetings and contribute to tenders.
Skills
Education
Salary: £50,000-£69,000 dependent on experience * Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step into technical leadership, project ownership, and mentoring? An established environmental consultancy in the South East is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their growing team and support the delivery of high-quality ecological services across a diverse portfolio of projects.
This role offers the chance to shape meaningful environmental outcomes, guide junior colleagues, and work on a wide range of habitat and species projects— all within a supportive, progressive, and environmentally driven organisation.
- Lead and deliver ecological surveys including Phase 1 & 2 habitat surveys and protected species assessments.
- Produce PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, BNG assessments, mitigation strategies, licence applications and RAMS.
- Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, landowners, and project stakeholders.
- Mentor and support junior ecologists, encouraging technical development and best practice.
- Attend client meetings, contribute to tenders, and support wider project and business development activity.
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6 years' professional ecology experience.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and occasionally stay away.
- Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM, IEMA, ISEP) or working toward it.
- Holder of at least one EPS licence, with strong understanding of BNG, EMS and/or BREEAM.
- Strong communicator with a collaborative, proactive approach.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Hybrid working and company vehicle.
- Professional membership support.
- Overtime and TOIL arrangements.
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on innovation, mentorship and meaningful environmental impact.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.