Senior Ecologist - Biodiversity Net

At Eight Versa, we're passionate about integrating sustainability into businesses through impactful and credible solutions. Our diverse team of consultants, architects, engineers, and ecologists work collaboratively to deliver tailored strategies for both corporate and built environments. Leveraging over 16 years of experience, we're actively making a real difference.

Are you an experienced Ecologist with drive and ambition? We offer a unique opportunity to join our passionate team, collaborating with progressive clients on diverse projects across the UK, with the potential for international involvement. This is an ideal environment to deliver impactful results across our varied client portfolio.

You’ll be an integral team player with an innovative approach, undertaking diverse responsibilities. These will range from conducting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and metric calculations to preparing BREEAM Ecology reports, planning documents, and overseeing project management. You will also conduct and oversee a variety of ecological surveys, and analyse collected data to produce detailed reports. As part of our growing team, you’ll have the chance to manage a portfolio of projects across various developments and cultivate strong professional connections with clients.

We're committed to your growth, enabling you to develop both technical and consultancy skills. We offer comprehensive on‑the‑job training and valuable experience working within a multidisciplinary company that actively supports and encourages career progression.

• Extensive ecological consultancy experience.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain processes, including producing biodiversity net gain assessments, designing, and delivering net gain solutions.
• Member of, or working towards membership of, the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• Understanding of ecological reports for planning.
• A good knowledge of UK and EU legislation, planning policy, and best practice.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Innovative and solution‑based approach to surveys and design advice.
• An excellent communicator within the team and with clients.

• We provide a competitive salary along with the potential for a discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your performance.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Paid Birthday time off.
• Paid Christmas time off (3 days between Christmas and New Years).
• Hybrid Working.
• Wellbeing cash allowance – financial support for activities, services, and products that support your overall wellbeing, based on individual preferences.
• Budget for training, learning, and development programmes to support professional growth.
• Possibility to work from abroad for two weeks each year.
• Health insurance that includes health assessments, a guaranteed online GP appointment within 48 hours, physiotherapy, mental health support and wellness services with perks such as monthly cinema tickets, discounted gym membership, weekly hand‑crafted coffee or healthy smoothies, cashback, and discounts on healthy food.
• Weekly after‑work yoga.
• Family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay.
• 8 hours or an "Eight Day" per month to be used for training and development courses, team building, team learning, and development events; volunteering or charity events.
• Celebration of achievements and social events.

Your success won’t go unnoticed. We’ve got you covered!

If you are an experienced Ecologist with the drive and ambition to work on a variety of exciting projects and would like to know more about joining our team, please send us an email at  or apply directly on Linked In.

We politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position.