The Company
Our client is a leading multidisciplinary firm operating across rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture, and environmental sectors. They combine technical expertise with local market knowledge and are committed to building strong, long-term relationships with both corporate and private clients. They encourage staff development, with partners supporting active involvement in shaping the firm's future
What You Will Be Doing
* Managing multiple ongoing ecological projects across the East of England
* Designing and planning surveys, including protected species and habitat assessments
* Interacting directly with clients to deliver high-quality, tailored ecological advice
* Collaborating with in house teams and external consultants
* Producing technical reports, impact assessments, and biodiversity documentation
* Supporting, mentoring, and providing training for Assistant and Graduate Ecologists
* Contributing to work on habitat banking, landscape recovery, and biodiversity net gain initiatives
* Staying informed of changes in relevant legislation and industry best practices
What You Need
* Relevant degree or higher qualification in a related subject
* At least 3 years' experience in ecological consultancy
* Proven experience with:
* Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
* Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
* Protected species surveys (e.g., badgers, reptiles)
* Strong project management skills
* Ability to work independently and within a team
* Excellent technical report writing skills
* Working knowledge of UK and EU wildlife/environmental legislation and policy
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Willingness to travel for work assignments
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
* Specialised field survey experience (e.g., ornithology)
* FISC Level 4 or above
* MoRPh accreditation
* Experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works
* GIS/QGIS proficiency
* Bat licence (level two or above)
* CSCS card
Benefits include
* 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 3 years)
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Enhanced family leave benefits (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental)
* Holiday buy back scheme
* Long service awards
* Westfield Health cash plan
* 1 charity volunteering day per year
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your ecology career and join a growing and forward thinking in house ecology team then get in touch and we can have a conversation.
📞 Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
📧 Rachel@morepeople.co.uk
💼 Or connect with me on LinkedIn
No need for a polished CV, just send over what you have and we can take it from there.