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.