Associate or Senior Wildlife Biologist/Regulatory Specialist

EWI Recruitment; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

EWI Recruitment seeks an Associate or Senior Wildlife Biologist / Regulatory Specialist to support ecological assessment, regulatory compliance, and environmental planning across diverse projects. You will contribute to high-quality technical work and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, navigating wildlife legislation and licensing requirements.

Depending on experience, the role may suit an Associate seeking development or a Senior Biologist ready to lead outputs, mentor staff, and

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology, zoology or environmental science.
• Experience in wildlife consultancy or environmental regulation.
• Knowledge of wildlife licensing and impact assessment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake protected species and habitat surveys.
• Prepare ecological assessments, technical reports and regulatory submissions.
• Advise on wildlife legislation, licensing requirements and mitigation.
• Support licences applications and liaise with regulators and stakeholders.
• Review data, assess impacts and suggest avoidance/mitigation measures.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting and QA.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support business development (senior level).

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology, zoology or environmental science

Job description

Associate or Senior Wildlife Biologist / Regulatory Specialist

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced wildlife professional to support ecological assessment, regulatory compliance and environmental planning across a varied portfolio of projects. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality technical work, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and help clients navigate wildlife legislation and consenting requirements.

Depending on experience, the role may suit an Associate-level professional seeking further development or a Senior Biologist ready to take technical responsibility and provide leadership. You will work across field surveys, impact assessments, licensing and the preparation of clear, evidence-based reports.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and undertake protected species and habitat surveys, including appropriate survey design, fieldwork and data collection.
• Prepare ecological assessments, technical reports, mitigation strategies and regulatory submissions.
• Advise project teams and clients on wildlife legislation, licensing requirements and best-practice mitigation.
• Support applications for relevant species licences and liaise with regulators, consultees and other stakeholders.
• Review ecological data, assess potential impacts and recommend practical avoidance, mitigation and enhancement measures.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, programming and quality assurance.
• For senior-level applicants, mentor junior colleagues, oversee technical outputs and support business development activities.

About you

You will hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in ecology, zoology, environmental science or a related discipline, together with demonstrable professional experience in wildlife consultancy, conservation or environmental regulation. Membership of a relevant professional body and experience of protected species licensing would be advantageous.

You should have strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, ecological survey methods and impact assessment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites are required.

What is offered

You will join a supportive, technically focused team with opportunities to work on varied projects, develop specialist expertise and progress your career. Flexible working, professional development support and a competitive benefits package are available.