Senior Ecologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing, multidisciplinary environmental and sustainability consultancy in London. You'll become part of a collaborative ecology and biodiversity team working across a varied portfolio of development and planning projects, with a strong focus on Biodiversity Net Gain, ecological assessment and nature-positive development.

You'll take responsibility for delivering ecology and biodiversity projects from inception through to completion, while providing technical expertise to clients and wider multidisciplinary teams.

• Leading and delivering ecology and biodiversity projects.
• Preparing and technically reviewing PEAs, BNG Assessments, BREEAM Ecology reports and protected species reports.
• Undertaking UKHab, PEA, bat and protected species surveys.
• Completing BNG calculations using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
• Producing habitat and BNG mapping using QGIS.
• Designing and leading moderate-complexity bat and protected species surveys.
• Attending client meetings and providing ecological advice throughout the planning process.
• Supporting, mentoring and line managing junior ecologists.
• Contributing to larger multidisciplinary sustainability and development projects.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Strong consultancy experience within ecology and biodiversity.
• Good knowledge of BNG, UKHab and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
• Confidence using QGIS to produce high-quality habitat and survey mapping.
• Experience independently undertaking PEAs and habitat surveys.
• Experience designing and leading bat and/or other protected species surveys.
• Good botanical identification skills, ideally around FISC Level 3.
• Experience with BREEAM Ecology, EcIA, HRA or another specialist ecological discipline.
• A relevant degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science or similar.
• CIEEM membership, ideally at Full Member level.
• Strong report writing, project management and client-facing skills.

Protected species licences would be advantageous but are not essential.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for more than just another consultancy position. You'll join a supportive and forward-thinking team where you can develop technically, take greater ownership of projects and help shape the development of junior ecologists.

The package includes:

• Competitive salary + potential discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid working from London.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to industry best practice.
• Enhanced family policies.
• Two volunteering days each year.
• Option to work abroad for a set period each year.
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Regular team socials.