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Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Location: Derby office
Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Ecologist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ecologist with at least 4 years of professional experience to take a leading role in delivering high-quality ecological services across a range of projects. You will be involved in all aspects of project delivery, from initial scoping and fieldwork through to complex report writing and client liaison.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver complex ecological reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
* Support and manage the development and submission of European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) licences and other relevant permits.
* Manage strategic ecological input on a range of projects, including multi-disciplinary schemes alongside our inhouse team of Landscape architects, Arboricultural, Drainage and Heritage consultants.
* Undertake and oversee ecological surveys, data analysis, and interpretation.
* Mentor and support junior staff, leading a small team of consultants within the wider Ecology department.
* Contribute to quoting, tendering, and proposal writing.
* Maintain strong working knowledge of UK and European wildlife legislation and planning policy.
* Liaise with clients, statutory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure high standards of service and compliance.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum of 4 years’ professional experience in ecological consultancy or a related field.
* Proven ability in technical report writing, including BNG and mitigation licensing.
* Demonstrated project management experience, with a focus on client liaison.
* Hold at least one protected species survey licence (e.g., bat, great crested newt, dormouse).
* Associate or Full membership of CIEEM – or working towards this.
* Strong knowledge of UK ecology, legislation, and planning policy.
Desirable Skills
* Staff management or mentoring experience.
* Proficiency in GIS or other mapping software.
* Full UK (manual) driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork as required – with access to a fleet of brand-new company cars provided.
What We Offer
* A supportive and flexible working environment, including TOIL, extended holiday and company bank holidays!
* Ongoing training and CPD opportunities with a strong existing management structure to support career development.
* A chance to contribute meaningfully to diverse, high-profile projects.
* Length of service reward package including private healthcare, additional leave and personalised gifts.
* A welcoming office in a stunning rural location in the Derbyshire countryside
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply Here’ below and send over your CV and covering letter.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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