Senior Ecologist

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Environment

  • Industry

    Construction

  • Pay

    £30,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
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£30,000 - £45,000 (DOE), Leeds, Bolsover, Ecologist

Your new company

A well-established ecological consultancy is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their growing team. This is a permanent position based in Leeds, Yorkshire with flexibility for the right candidate. The consultancy works on diverse projects across the UK, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.


Your new role

The main responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
  • Prepare and secure tenders and fee proposals.
  • Lead and design protected species and habitat surveys.
  • Mentor junior team members and support their development.
  • Produce and review technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, BNG assessments, and Habitat Regulations Assessments.
  • Provide expert advice on planning policy and ecological legislation.
  • Identify innovative solutions to project challenges.
  • Work flexibly, including occasional unsociable hours for surveys.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in ecological consultancy.
  • Degree in Ecology or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
  • Strong understanding of planning systems and current legislation.
  • Membership of CIEEM (Associate or above).
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Experience in leading protected species or habitat surveys.
  • Skilled in writing PEAs, EcIAs, and BNG assessments.
  • Holder of one or more protected species licences (e.g., bats, badgers) or equivalent expertise.
  • Proficiency in GIS software (QGIS/QField or similar).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexible approach to hours and travel

Desirable

  • Mitigation licence (e.g., Bat Mitigation Class Licence).
  • Specialism in badgers, bats (including tree climbing), botany, or ornithology.


What you'll get in return

  • Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 DOE
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Paid professional memberships and licence fees
  • Paid overtime or TOIL
  • Pension contributions
  • Annual leave plus Christmas shutdown
  • Discretionary performance bonus
  • Company-funded social events


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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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