Senior Ecologist

Location and Contact

Locations:
Cambridge, Norwich, Croydon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool, Manchester, Colwyn Bay; UK

Recruiter contact:
Andrea Gaffney

Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott Mac Donald's Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.

We are looking for talented people to join our Nature Services Team and work with us and clients to create a better future.

We pride ourselves on setting high standards and are at the forefront of providing ecological advice. Our team has written guidance and delivered training on BNG and contributed to CIEEM’s raising standards documents.

We’ve developed innovative tools to more robustly and efficiently collect and manage ecological data to enable our team to focus on truly making a difference.

We’ve provided detailed biodiversity advice to improve NHS hospitals for people and the planet, are delivering nature‑based solutions for water treatment and flood management, and oversee the production of a Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

We have a large portfolio of projects and a healthy forward‑order book bringing fantastic opportunities for Ecologists at all levels.

• Mentoring junior team members.
• Undertaking office‑based tasks and site surveys/site work.
• Working on elements for large‑sized projects, pulling in appropriate resources as required in liaison with subject matter experts, ensuring deliverables are on‑time and on‑budget.
• Progressing project management experience (optional).
• Influencing scheme design, enhancements, and promoting best practice across project life cycles.
• Collaboration with a wider network of ecologists across the business.

• A degree in Ecology (or directly related subject). An additional higher degree would be an advantage.
• Over five years’ experience in Ecological Consultancy (or equivalent with transferable skills).
• Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively to multi‑disciplinary teams, clients and regulators.
• Technical specialism:
  • Ornithologist – has ornithological licensing experience, holding a survey licence for at least one Schedule 1 species.
  • Botanist – FISC level 4 or higher.
  • BNG – BNG lead experience on projects.
  • Species specialist – holds a protected species licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK.

• Experience of preparing costs and text for bids.
• Experience of ecological clerk of works.
• Proficiency in report writing skills and a track record in acting as a checker / reviewer for ecological deliverables.

UK Immigration:
Mott Mac Donald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. Applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes are welcome.

Agile working:
We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well‑being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion:
We encourage individual expression and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Accessibility:
If you are disabled or need any support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reaso

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• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
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