Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

£40,000 - £50,000

Milton Keynes

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ecologist to join a well‑established, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering ecology, landscape, arboriculture, heritage and planning services across the UK. Based near Milton Keynes, this growing consultancy offers the chance for a Senior Ecologist to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, renewable energy and development projects alongside experienced in‑house specialists.

The Senior Ecologist will play a key role in project delivery, mentoring colleagues and maintaining high technical standards. This Senior Ecologist position offers genuine career progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• TOIL system and extended annual leave
• Ongoing CPD and unlimited training opportunities
• Private healthcare and long service rewards
• Company vehicle access for fieldwork
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Exciting projects across a range of sectors

• Deliver ecological surveys, assessments and technical reports
• Manage projects from inception through to completion
• Produce EcIA, BNG and protected species documentation
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Mentor junior ecologists and support business development

• Previous experience as a Senior Ecologist or in a similar consultancy role
• Strong ecological report writing and project management skills
• Membership of CIEEM or working towards it
• Protected species licence desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Must live in or near the Milton Keynes office
• Willingness to undertake site visits and fieldwork