Job Description
Senior/Principal Ecologist
Salary: 50,000- 69,000 dependent on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step into technical leadership, project ownership, and mentoring? An established environmental consultancy in the South East is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their growing team and support the delivery of high-quality ecological services across a diverse portfolio of projects.
This role offers the chance to shape meaningful environmental outcomes, guide junior colleagues, and work on a wide range of habitat and species projects – all within a supportive, progressive, and environmentally driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver ecological surveys including Phase 1 & 2 habitat surveys and protected species assessments.
- Produce PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, BNG assessments, mitigation strategies, licence applications and RAMS.
- Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, landowners, and project stakeholders.
- Mentor and support junior ecologists, encouraging technical development and best practice.
- Attend client meetings, contribute to tenders, and support wider project and business development activity.
About You
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6 years’ professional ecology experience.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and occasionally stay away.
- Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM, IEMA, ISEP) or working toward it.
- Holder of at least one EPS licence, with strong understanding of BNG, EMS and/or BREEAM.
- Strong communicator with a collaborative, proactive approach.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Hybrid working and company vehicle.
- Professional membership support.
- Overtime and TOIL arrangements.
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on innovation, mentorship and meaningful environmental impact.
