Associate Ecologist​/Associate Director - HRA Specialist

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments. Our ecology team works across habitat creation, research, development and major infrastructure projects, collaborating with other disciplines to incorporate ecology from the outset.

We provide a flexible and inclusive working environment with staff wellbeing at the centre of our decisions.

• Work individually and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Undertake ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.
• Lead on delivery of Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and provide advice at all project stages.
• Provide support and advice to others in the ecology team on HRA.
• Collaborate within multi‑disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders and clients.
• Deliver clear, concise, high‑quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
• Manage tasks and projects.

• Passion for ecology.
• Good working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation.
• Experience delivering HRA for a variety of project types, including large multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Experience of HRA of plans and strategic documents.
• Experience of Development Consent Order HRA desirable.
• Experience of the HRA Derogations process.
• General experience of delivering Ecological Impact Assessment and ecological input into EIA.
• Good report‑writing skills.
• Experience in protected species and habitats survey, mitigation and licensing.
• Understanding of the importance of winning work through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ability to manage ecology deliverables and projects from bidding through to completion.
• Membership of CIEEM or equivalent and Chartership (CEnv or CEcol) or the current ability to achieve chartership.
• Full driving licence.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits that can be tailored to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of training and professional development opportunities, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK for five years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. If you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Leader commitment, please let us know at the application stage.