Senior Ecologist | Remote

Glasgow, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/02/2026

We are working with a well-established environmentalconsultancy who are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their UK-wide team. Thisis a remote role, with occasional travel to project sites and team meetings,offering enhanced flexibility in working patterns and hours, and an exciting chance to lead on ecologicaldelivery across a variety of sectors.

What you will be doing

• Lead,manage and undertake ecological surveys including habitat assessments(e.g. UK Habitat Classification, UK Hab), botanical and faunal surveys,and protected species work.
• Producetechnical reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs),Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and mitigation plans.
• Prepareprotected species license applications and advise on mitigation and enhancement strategies.
• Utilise
  
  GIS tools (e.g. QGIS) and mapping software to support habitat mapping, BNGcalculations and project modelling.
• Provideecological advice to clients and stakeholders on development projects,regulatory compliance and nature-positive outcomes.
• Mentorand support junior ecologists, delivering technical checks, contributing to training and helping develop the team.
• Contribute to business development activities including bids, tenders and helping shape the growth of the ecology team.

• Adegree (or equivalent) in ecology, environmental science, biology or arelated discipline.
• Demonstrable experience working in ecological consultancy, delivering habitat and protected species surveys, reporting, and mitigation.
• Proven ability in botanical and faunal identification, and survey design.
• Experience with EcIA, BNG assessments, and/or protected species license applications.
• Confidentuse of GIS or similar mapping tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interface with clients,internal teams and external stakeholders.
• FullUK driving license.
• Membershipof or eligibility for the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) is desirable, but not essential.
• Flexible remote working arrangement with some site visits and occasional travel.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Additional benefits that include profit share, wellbeing allowances, and an unlimitedtraining budget.
• Enhanced annual leave, plus options for additional leave that includes birthdayleave, volunteering leave, and purchasing arrangements.
• Opportunity for professional development and progression in a consultancy that valuesecological excellence that is supported with an unlimited training budget.
• Asupportive team environment where your expertise will shape projectoutcomes and career direction.