Your new company An independent multidisciplinary ecological consultancy committed to balancing nature conservation with client needs. Their work spans a wide variety of ecological surveys across Central and Eastern England, alongside arboricultural consultancy and practical habitat creation and management. They pride themselves on their strong conservation ethos, choosing projects that align with their values, as well as small and larger scale infrastructure projects. Your new role As a Senior Ecologist, you will manage a variety of projects, provide technical leadership, and oversee survey work, reporting, and client engagement. Key Responsibilities: Acting as lead ecologist on complex projects, undertaking and managing a range of ecological surveys, including UKHab, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and protected species surveys Project management of medium to large-scale projects, including quoting, surveying, reporting, and invoicing. Preparing and reviewing ecological reports and plans, ensuring high-quality outputs from Junior and Consultant Ecologists. Liaising with clients to discuss project proposals and ecological findings, as well as engaging with statutory bodies when required. Designing and implementing mitigation strategies for protected species. Writing and reviewing health and safety risk assessments and method statements (RAMS). Managing teams, overseeing staff performance, mentoring junior ecologists, and lea...