Ecologist - aLyne Ecology Limited

Scotlink; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing ecological consultancy is looking for an Ecologist to join their team in Leatherhead, starting April 2026. The role involves leading ecological surveys, managing small to medium projects, and preparing ecology reports. A full driver’s licence is required, along with at least 3-4 years of consultancy experience. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and an unlimited training budget, emphasizing support and education within the team.

Benefits

25 days leave plus mental health days

Unlimited training budgets

Flexible working hours

Time off in lieu (TOIL)

Additional leave for birthdays

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience working in consultancy.
• Full driver’s licence and own car required.
• Experience with ecological surveys and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead dusk emergence surveys and ecological appraisals.
• Prepare ecology reports and analyze bat sounds.
• Provide support and guidance to Assistant and Seasonal Ecologists.

Skills

Project management

Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments

Bat sound analysis

QGIS usage

Survey leadership

Education

Relevant degree

Membership of CIEEM

Job description

We have a post for an Ecologist to join our expanding team, starting April 2026. The role will include:

• Full-time based in our garden office in Little Bookham, near Leatherhead.
• You will need a full driver’s licence and your own car.
• Project management (small to medium sized projects), helping to provide our clients with careful, considered advice.
• Leading dusk emergence surveys (maximum 2 per week).
• Leading Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Preliminary Roost Assessment and protected species surveys.
• Preparing ecology reports, bat sound analysis and reviewing night‑vision camera footage.
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, including Habitat Condition Assessments and high‑level use of QGIS.

We have quite a few dogs that join us in our newly renovated garden, summerhouse office, as well as a very cuddly cat, so love of animals is important!

As a Registered Practice, we pride ourselves on our ethos of support, education, and kindness. We are looking for someone who can help support our Assistant and Seasonal Ecologists and who can work closely with our small team.

It’s best if you live fairly near to us (ideally within 45 minutes’ drive), otherwise you will have long drives to and from site and the office, as well as long late‑night drives after dusk emergence surveys.

We have three company vehicles for everyone’s use.

Most of our projects are local, but some are based further afield, so some flexibility with longer journeys and overnight stays would be required.

Our normal day is from 9am to 5pm, although we offer flexible working hours, particularly in relation to dusk emergence surveys.

We offer TOIL for all hours worked over 7.5 hours per day.

We offer 25 days leave per annum (excluding bank holidays). We also offer mental health days.

There is flexibility with days working from home.

We offer unlimited training budgets, an additional day’s leave for birthdays and other benefits.

Salary is £35-£38k per annum, depending on experience. We are looking for someone with at least 3 or 4 years’ experience of working in a consultancy. Applicants will need to be a member of CIEEM and have a relevant degree.

Applicants will be invited for an informal chat at our office.

To apply, please get in touch with Sarah at [e-mail]. Please send your CV and a few paragraphs about why you think you would be a good match for us.