Senior Ecologist: Lead Nature Recovery Projects

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Ecologist to join a growing ecology team. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across development and nature recovery while providing project leadership and ecological assessment expertise. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, excellent report writing skills, and a passion for ecology. This position offers flexible working alongside a supportive team culture focused on wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Salary of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience

Hybrid and flexible working options

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ecology.
• Ability to undertake various ecological assessments.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological assessments and habitat design.
• Manage ecology deliverables from bid to completion.
• Mentor and support junior staff.

Skills

UK wildlife legislation knowledge

UKHab surveys

Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)

Strong report writing

Botanical skills including FISC Level 3+

Experience in protected species surveys

Project management

Client relationship building

Education

Membership of CIEEM (or equivalent)

Chartered status (CEnv / CEcol) or ability to achieve Chartership

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Ecologist to join a growing ecology team. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across development and nature recovery while providing project leadership and ecological assessment expertise. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, excellent report writing skills, and a passion for ecology. This position offers flexible working alongside a supportive team culture focused on wellbeing and professional development.