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Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits: 5% matched pension, private health plan, bonus, 25 days holiday (+1 extra per year up to 5 years), time off in lieu (TOIL) up to 2 days/month, flexible/hybrid working, structured professional development
About the Employer
Our client is a leading UK ecological consultancy, delivering specialist advice across a broad client base including residential, infrastructure, utilities, and commercial projects. They foster a collaborative, solutions-driven environment, focused on high client care standards, technical excellence, and environmental best practices. This organisation supports staff development and career progression, with a growing presence in complex and high-profile projects nationwide.
The Role
We seek a hands-on, motivated Ecologist to join a well-established consultancy team, working a remote first role. The successful candidate will carry out diverse ecological field surveys, prepare technical reports, contribute expertise to multi-disciplinary projects, and ensure work meets statutory requirements and the latest industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake ecological field surveys (habitat assessments, protected species, site appraisals)
* Analyse data and produce clear, high-quality technical reports, maps, and graphics
* Advise clients and project teams on ecological impacts, mitigation, and biodiversity net gain
* Engage with clients, statutory bodies, and wider project stakeholders to communicate findings
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and best practice on site and in reporting
* Support the delivery of concurrent projects, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards
* Degree in ecology, environmental science, or a closely related subject
* Experience preparing UKHAB reports and conducting UK ecological surveys
* Excellent communication and report writing skills
* Collaborative approach, strong analytical ability, attention to detail
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK and European wildlife legislation
* Chartered body membership (e.g. CIEEM) or working towards it
* Protected species survey licences
* Familiarity with GIS and digital mapping
* Experience supporting planning applications, ES chapters, and biodiversity net gain
Why Apply?
* Work on some of the UK’s most significant and varied ecological projects
* Join a consultancy recognised for technical excellence and practical, client-focused solutions
* Opportunities for professional growth and progression - survey lead, technical specialist, project management paths
* Supportive, dynamic, and flexible workplace culture
Ideal Candidates
* Experience in UK ecological consultancy with a mix of field and office responsibilities
* Early- to mid-career ecologists eager to widen their technical remit
* People who enjoy working collaboratively, take pride in delivering best practice, and thrive in a solutions-driven setting
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting and Research
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