Ecologist, Senior Ecologist, Environmental Planning, UK, COR7459

Ecologist, Senior Ecologist, Environmental Planning, UK, COR7459 The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an Ecologist / Senior Ecologist to join a growing environmental planning team within a well-established sustainability and environmental consultancy. The Senior Ecologist will take ownership of ecological inputs on a range of development and infrastructure projects, managing surveys, advising clients, and planning teams, and delivering high-quality ecological reporting.

The Company

The Senior Ecologist will join a respected, international environmental and sustainability consultancy operating across the UK and globally. Despite its global reach, the business maintains a close-knit and collaborative team culture, with strong support for professional development and progression. The role sits within a growing UK environmental planning team, offering the chance to help shape services as the team expands.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and support toward higher professional membership

What's Required?

• A degree in ecology or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience working as an ecological consultant
• Associate CIEEM membership or working toward this
• Strong ecological field skills across habitats and legally protected species
• A Natural England survey licence (Level 1 or above)
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

The list above is important, but not as important as hiring the right person! So if you don't meet all of the criteria but feel this role could be a good fit, please apply or get in touch to discuss further.

So What's Next?

If you are a Senior Ecologist or an experienced Ecological Consultant looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and supportive environmental planning team, apply now for immediate consideration.