Associate Ecologist​/Associate Director

Job Description

Job Title :

Associate Ecologist / Associate Director

Salary : £50, (dependent on experience)

Location : UK (Bristol office, with flexible / hybrid working)

Type : Permanent | Hybrid working available

This senior position offers an opportunity to lead ecological work streams on a wide range of development and nature recovery projects. You'll take a hands‑on role in delivering ecological assessments, habitat design, and mitigation strategies, as well as mentoring and managing team members.

You’ll act as a key technical authority, ensuring projects meet the highest ecological standards while supporting the growth and success of the wider ecology team.

Our client is a highly respected consultancy known for delivering large-scale environmental and infrastructure projects across the UK. Their 130‑strong ecology team – including senior members of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) – collaborates across disciplines to create sustainable, nature‑positive outcomes.

They offer a supportive, inclusive and flexible culture where people and wellbeing come first.

• Lead ecological input on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Undertake and oversee ecological assessments and habitat design.

Develop pragmatic and innovative mitigati...