Senior Ecologist

b Overview /b p In this role you will lead ecological work across infrastructure, construction, and development projects. You will act as the technical ecological lead, perform fieldwork, and drive project delivery while supporting junior team members. You’ll ensure high professional standards and compliance with ecological legislation. This position offers a chance to shape ecological input on diverse schemes within a collaborative consultancy. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li remote working /li li site visits /li li company car or car allowance with mileage /li li flexible working hours /li li hybrid arrangements /li li pension scheme /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead and deliver protected species surveys, including bats /li li Act as technical ecological lead across a range of projects /li li Undertake and manage Ecological Clerk of Works on site /li li Complete UKHab / Phase 1 surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments /li li Support the preparation of HRAs, mitigation licences, and EIA ecology inputs /li li Assist with project coordination from inception through to completion /li li Ensure compliance with ecological legislation, licences, and planning conditions /li li Review and guide the work of junior ecologists /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Degree in ecology or a related environmental discipline /li li Minimum 4+ years UK experience in ecological consultancy or related sector /li li Ideally a Bat licence holder (Level 1) or any other species licenses /li li Strong experience in protected species and habitat surveys /li li Sound understanding of the planning system, including BNG /li li Proven technical report writing and quality assurance skills /li li Confident communicator with clients, contractors, and stakeholders /li li Ability to manage workloads and coordinate surveys effectively /li li Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and work survey hours /li /ul ul li confident communicator /li li team leadership /li li time management /li li Protected species surveys /li li BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain) assessments /li li Ecological Clerk of Works on site /li /ul