Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist
Location: Remote (UK-wide) Preferred locations for occasional travel: Midlands, South/West Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + bonus + benefits
Driving Requirement: A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle are essential for this position.

Are you an experienced ecologist with a passion for driving impactful nature recovery projects? Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a supportive, innovative consultancy focused on large-scale ecosystem restoration and rewilding initiatives?

If you thrive on technical excellence, mentoring others, and delivering biodiversity-focused solutions, this could be your next opportunity.

The Company

Our client is a pioneering, science-led nature restoration consultancy with over three decades of experience delivering habitat restoration at scale. Their ethos is grounded in collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to creating a recoverable earth for future generations. They specialise in rewilding, biodiversity net gain (BNG), and ecosystem enhancement, delivering impactful and commercially viable nature-based solutions.

The Role

As a Senior Ecologist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological projects while supporting and mentoring a growing team. This position combines technical expertise, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement to make a tangible difference for biodiversity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership:
  • Manage ecological projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction.
  • Provide technical input and review for ecological deliverables, including BNG assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs).
• Fieldwork & Reporting:
  • Conduct and oversee UKHab surveys and species-specific surveys, including bird surveys (breeding and wintering).
  • Prepare ecological reports, mitigation licences, and biodiversity strategies in compliance with UK legislation.
  • Utilise GIS for data analysis and habitat mapping on large-scale projects.
• Nature Recovery & Rewilding:
  • Design and implement rewilding and habitat restoration strategies, including species reintroductions and biodiversity monitoring.
  • Support the development of bio-indicators for nature recovery and innovative approaches to ecological enhancement.
• Team Mentorship:
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members, helping them achieve licensable standards.
  • Support staff development through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Client Engagement & Business Development:
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering creative and sustainable ecological solutions.
  • Contribute to ecological tenders and proposals to secure future projects.

About You

The ideal candidate is a passionate and experienced ecologist with strong technical skills, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset. You are adept at managing projects, leading fieldwork, and mentoring teams, with a commitment to advancing ecological best practices.

Essential Attributes:

• Degree in Ecology or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in ecological consultancy.
• Membership of CIEEM.
• Extensive experience conducting UKHab surveys and species-specific surveys.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable Attributes:

• Protected Species Licence(s).
• Experience producing EcIAs, HRAs, and ecological mitigation licences.
• Proficiency in GIS for ecological mapping and analysis.
• Knowledge of rewilding principles and biodiversity metrics.
• Experience in delivering BNG assessments and habitat creation/restoration plans.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £55,000)
• Remote working options with flexible hours (e.g., 4-day week or 9-day fortnight)
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced leave for lifes milestones
• Company pension contribution and health cash plan
• Wellbeing initiatives, including paid wellness days and a wellbeing allowance
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• Cycle-to-work scheme and gadget provisions
• Reward points programme and Employee Assistance Programme for support

If you're ready to take the lead on impactful ecological projects and contribute to large-scale nature recovery efforts, apply now!

For more information or assistance with your application, contact Hannah Foss at CleanTech Talent.

CleanTech Talent is acting as an employment agency for this position.