Your new company

Our clients current ecology team comprises a mixture of experienced technical experts, environmental data analysts and enthusiastic assistants, who pride themselves on developing their skills and finding innovative solutions.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of a wide range of ecology projects and programmes of work from inception to completion.

Your new role

• Producing fee proposals and tenders
• Planning, resourcing and delivering ecological surveys (including out-of-hours surveys, travelling as required and working away from home)
• Production of written reports including PEA, BNG, EcIAs
• Engaging with clients and subcontractors
• Quality assurance of others’ written work
• Mentoring and training of junior ecologists

What you'll need to succeed

• Self-starter, keen to develop professionally and use initiative to find solutions
• Takes pride in quality written work
• Experience in ecological impact assessment, PEA, BNG and managing survey programmes
• Protected species licences and/or a specific area of ecological expertise
• Experience of or desire to lead survey teams and/or mentor early career ecologists
• Experience in tendering and preparing fee proposals
• A relevant degree and minimum of four years professional experience
• FISC Level 3 or above
• Associate or full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
• GIS software skills in ARCGIS or QGIS
• Have a full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid and flexible working schemes
• Annual salary of £34,000 - £40,000
• Unlimited development opportunities

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.