Consultant/Senior Ecologist
JOB_53065544672719Job type
PermanentLocation
MidlandsWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
EnvironmentIndustry
EngineeringPay
£30,000 - £45,000 DOE
Consultant/Senior Ecologist - Permanent Job - £30,000 - £45,000 DOE - Midlands
Your new company
A budding environmental consultancy based in the Midlands that specialise in arboriculture, ecology, and topographical services. Their projects span across the UK and cover individual landowners, residential developments and minerals & waste of all scopes.
They have excellent flexibility on remote working, office days and site visits – only expecting you to be in the Midlands-based office once a fortnight. This is a dog-friendly office in a rural countryside setting.
Currently at a head count of 3 staff (with access to a network of subcontractors for survey support), working for this smaller organisation will allow you to have a large say in how they operate, and you’ll be able to tailor your career with excellent development opportunities. They are looking to grow the Ecology and Arboriculture teams over the coming months and into next year, so join them now at the front end of their growth!
Your new role
You will have a lot of autonomy in your role with support from a small internal team and vastly experienced subcontractors. Work on a range of projects, seeing them through from conception to completion; working remotely, in the office and attending sites.
Main duties will include…
Main duties will include…
- Conducting ecological surveys (PEA, BNG, protected species surveys, and EcIA)
- Leading on projects, with support from subcontractors
- Technical report writing
- Helping to deliver Biodiversity Net-Gain assessments and plans
- Client liaison
- Project management
What you'll need to succeed
- A degree in Ecology or a related discipline
- Enough experience in ecological consultancy to hit the ground running and lead on projects immediately
- Knowledge of UK environmental legislation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle
- BNG experience (ideal)
- Protected species license (ideal)
What you'll get in return
- £30,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
- A lot of autonomy in your role. Make it your own!
- Flexibility to work remotely
- Excellent work-life balance
- Dog-friendly office
- Chance to make a big impact in a smaller organisation
- Regular pay reviews.
- Bupa Select Private Medical Insurance (no excess).
- Opportunities to upskill / attend training
- Paid membership to industry bodies
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Consultant/Senior EcologistJOB_530655446727192025-08-272025-11-25
Talk to Joshua Bollard, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Leicester, 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquareTelephone 0116 253 8097Click here to access our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information on how we use and protect your personal information, and your rights in relation to this.
JOB_53065544672719