SENIOR ECOLOGIST, NEWCASTLE – £33,000 – £42,000 (35 hr week)
The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity to join our experienced, friendly and supportive Newcastle team, and one of the most successful and well-established independent ecological consultancies in the UK.
You will take responsibility for complex, high-profile and ecologically interesting projects. We will work with you to develop your skills in all aspects of ecology and consultancy work through mentoring, a structured review process and tailored training programme.
Our Newcastle office is attractively placed on the riverside with excellent transport links and local amenities.
In addition to a competitive salary and 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave, we offer benefits that include private healthcare, company-funded social events, long service rewards and health and wellbeing benefits.
Why work for BSG Ecology?
1. We are a 1. We have taken the positive step to employee-ownership to help us to ensure that the company remains independent for the long-term and that the interests and values of the business are maintained for the benefit of current and future employees.
2. We are a, highly respected, industry leading consultancy with a strong reputation for technical ability amongst our clients and fellow professionals. We are proud to be Ecologist owned and Ecologist led.
3. All our ecologists have the opportunity to including heritage, renewable energy, residential, leisure and minerals and with a diverse range of clients.
4. We are committed to investing in training and career development. We have a that is complemented by additional external training and mentoring.
5. Health and safety and staff wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do. We recognise the importance of maintaining a good work life balance. We do this through careful resourcing of work, the implementation of robust TOIL policies and flexible working arrangements.
6. We have sophisticated cloud-based project management and, allowing us to work across offices and remotely.
What we are looking for
You will have:
7. Relevant professional ecological experience (ideally including three+ years full-time experience working in ecological consultancy)
8. Experience of a range of botanical surveys including habitat condition assessments
9. A broad ecological skill-set and, ideally, one or more protected species licences
10. Knowledge and understanding of the planning system and current and evolving wildlife policy and legislation
11. Confidence in written and verbal communication
12. Effective project management and client liaison skills
13. The ability to identify, understand, and resolve ecological issues
14. Enthusiasm for ecology and the environment in the UK
15. The desire to promote high professional standards in ecology
16. An organised approach to work, flexibility and a high level of motivation
17. A good BSc and / or MSc in a relevant subject
18. A full driving licence and access to your own transport
How To Apply
Please send a CV, along with a covering letter telling us about yourself and what you feel you will bring to our team, to Rowena Scott-Campbell () by Monday 18th May 2026.