Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

• Annual Salary: To be discussed
• Location: London
• Job Type: Full-time

Join a leading independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants, and technical specialists. We are currently seeking a Senior Ecologist to be based in our London office. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of ecologists within our multi-disciplinary Climate and Sustainability Services consulting team, delivering professional services to a diverse range of clients.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage small to medium projects and have defined areas of responsibility on larger projects, including managing the input of ecological subcontractors.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Species Survey Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitats Regulations Appraisals (HRA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments.
• Advise on biodiversity design, restoration/enhancement, and integration of green infrastructure design and other nature-based solutions to secure biodiversity gain and strengthen climate change resilience measures.
• Confidently and proactively manage the delivery of ecological input of projects, including client meetings, project resourcing, project controls, and budgets.
• Conduct field survey work, such as Phase 1 Habitat/UKHab surveys (including condition scoring for BNG assessments and invasive species) and protected species surveys (e.g., for great crested newt, bats, and badger).
• Analyse survey results, including managing the delivery of GIS outputs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as Ecology, Zoology, Geography, or Biology. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, such as an MSc in Ecological Consultancy, is advantageous but not essential.
• Associate membership of CIEEM, or equivalent professional body, with an ambition to work towards Chartership.
• Knowledge in designing and carrying out ecological surveys as part of delivering EcIA and HRA.
• Familiarity with BNG and other metrics, natural capital/environmental net gain studies, site and corporate biodiversity strategies, and nature-related policies.
• Experience in managing sub-consultants and reviewing their performance.
• Post-qualification exposure, most of which will have been gained within a planning or environmental/ecological consultancy area.
• A driving licence is important as the position may entail travelling, particularly in and around London and more widely in the UK.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Chance to be part of a team that values creativity and initiative.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply for this Senior Ecologist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.