At Enims, we are always keen to hear from talented ecologists who share our passion for the natural environment and dedication to consultancy. If you have the right skills, a drive to build your career, and a commitment to delivering professional, respectful, inspirational, and sustainable outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at with your CV and a covering note
Enims is expanding. We are proud to work with a diverse range of clients on projects that are both challenging and rewarding. As we establish new work streams in Kent, we are excited to welcome a Consultant or Senior Ecologist who will play a key role in supporting our growth in this region. No two days here are ever the same: our projects are varied, dynamic, and always exciting.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Consultant or Senior Ecologist to join our team on a remote basis, with regular attendance at our Kent head office. This role offers the flexibility of remote working while ensuring strong collaboration with colleagues and clients in Kent.
As a Consultant / Senior Ecologist at Enims, you will:
* Undertake and lead ecological surveys, assessments, and monitoring programmes.
* Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategies and embed them into project design and delivery.
* Contribute to habitat creation, landscape design, and management plans.
* Collaborate with colleagues and clients to establish and grow new work streams in Kent.
* Support project delivery from scoping through to reporting, recommendations, design implementation, and monitoring.
* Undertake regular travel to project sites, often covering significant distances, as a core part of the role. Flexibility, resilience, and readiness to travel are essential to supporting clients and delivering projects on the ground.
* Complete mandatory training to ensure professional standards and compliance are consistently upheld.
* (Senior level) Mentor junior colleagues and provide leadership on complex projects.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
* Has a strong background in ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
* Brings practical experience in ecological surveys, assessments, monitoring, and BNG delivery.
* Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car.
* Is pragmatic, adaptable, and able to balance technical rigour with practical solutions.
* Is hardworking, dedicated, and passionate about ecology and sustainable landscape design.
* Thrives on variety and enjoys working on projects where no two days are ever the same — always exciting, always inspiring.
* Is comfortable working remotely while maintaining strong connections with the Kent head office and wider team.
* (Senior level) Has significant experience and is motivated to lead, mentor, and shape outcomes.
* Embodies our values: professional in approach, respectful in collaboration, inspirational in leadership, and committed to sustainable outcomes.
Why Join Us
At Enims, we work hard, but we support each other. You will be part of a team that values growth, professionalism, and innovation. Our culture is built on respect, inspiration, and sustainability — principles that guide both our work and our relationships with clients.
We offer:
* Opportunities to help establish and grow new work streams in Kent.
* A supportive environment where your career development is encouraged.
* The chance to contribute to meaningful, exciting work that goes beyond the ordinary.
* A team ethos where collaboration and shared success are at the heart of everything we do.
* As well as a generous employment package including well being days, generous holiday and access to company pool car.
If you would like to find out more about this role or discuss your own skills set, please feel free to contact us on quoting reference IR202512 with this role title and your CV and covering letter.
Our ideal candidate will:
* Have previous ecology experience, preferably in consultancy but able to demonstrate ability to work in a fast paced environmental role
* Will have excellent Health and Safety understanding and be prepared to undertake and participate in regular health and safety training.
* Hold a BSc in relevant subject as a minimum
* Hold full UK Driving Licence and have a car and be willing to use it and to drive to multiple sites and locations.
* Be willing to attend site and undertake field work within the UK
* Have a willingness to learn and to develop skills and undertake training
* Have good IT skills, be confident using Office 365 (including outlook) and a cloud based system
* Hold a CSCS card
* Be a full or associate member of CIEEM
* Have Strong knowledge of wildlife legislation and the relevance to the work we do
* Have a strong client facing approach with a drive to develop and build on working relationships
* Be willing to develop more business and develop contacts and actively seek opportunities for work opportunities
* Have experience with BNG conditions assessments, UK habitats assessments and protected species surveys
* Hold Natural England Protected Species Licence ( more than one would be advantageous)
* Experience of leading on projects and managing case load of projects with excellent client focus and being able to have a pragmatic and timely approach.
* Have an in-depth understanding of highways and/ or rail works, and management of environmental side of projects in relation to highways and rail
* Dedicated and committed to the continued development of enims and of your skills and expertise and career in order to continually provide the highest of standards to our clients
* You will have a positive attitude to work and willingness to be a team player and understand the importance of delivering high quality work.
* You will be able to comfortably work independently as a representative of enims
* You will be able to work with both internal expert's and specialist sub-contractors competently. You will be an excellent team member and be willing to support others in the team and work as part of a team at all times.
* You will have a keen interest in all round ecology
* You will be a friendly, supportive individual who will fit into our friendly, supportive and caring team
The ideal candidate will benefit from the following from enims:
* Competitive Salary depending on expertise ( enims is an accredited living wage employer)
* 24 days holiday per year + paid bank holidays
* 24-hour health and safety provision
* Pension Scheme Enrolment *
* Company Branded PPE and branded clothing
* Senior Support to develop skills and support within the role
* IT equipment supplied for on-site use as well as office and remote working
* Excellent training and development opportunities for internal training and individual training budget for external training (training is actively encouraged)
* CIEEM (or other appropriate to role) professional membership paid for yearly
* Career progression opportunities
* Supportive, friendly and fun team with team activities regularly held.
* Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program ( EAP) for enims employees and their partner
* Mental Health Trained First Aider, Mental Health Charter accredited employer
* Team days, activities and meals
* Wellbeing days to allow for volunteering or external activities of individuals own choice offered to all enims team members
* Pool car use
* Flexible working and part time working offered, including working from home for office type work.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year DOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company car
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Please confirm you are able to drive as this will be required for this role
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
* Ecology: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person