Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom. Client/Employer: Occupop.
Posted: 20.05.2026
Job Reference: fde88b8ea56b441df7b6417cf24d174b.
Role
Ecological Consultant – terrestrial ecology team in East Anglia.
As an Ecological Consultant you will spend much time on site conducting surveys, preparing reports, communicating with clients, managing projects and delivering high-quality outcomes. The role involves travel and overnight stays, especially during peak survey season. Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships are essential.
Salary: from £28,000 depending on skillset.
Success in the Role Looks Like
- Delivering high-quality field surveys safely, efficiently and in line with best practice and relevant legislation.
- Producing clear, accurate and well-structured reports that meet client needs and technical standards.
- Managing workload confidently, keeping projects moving and communicating progress.
- Building strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Working towards career goals with manager support to develop technical and consultancy skills.
- Contributing to a positive team culture, sharing knowledge, supporting others during busy periods, and being willing to learn.
- Helping identify opportunities to improve our service and deliver great outcomes for nature and clients.
Requirements
- Proven previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a commercial consultancy.
- Strong field skills in one or more specialist ecological areas.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and survey best practices.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise reports.
- Positive attitude and strong desire to develop and succeed.
- Valid driving licence and vehicle, insurable for business use.
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight at survey sites throughout the UK.
- Located within 1 hour’s commute from the East Anglia (Ipswich) office.
- Degree or postgraduate degree in ecology or a closely related subject.
- Membership to the Chartered Institute of Ecological and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
Desirable / Additional Competencies
- Project management experience, including quoting clients.
- One or more protected species licences (e.g., GCN, bat or dormouse).
- Specialist skills in ornithology or botany.
- Bird, bat or badger expertise.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Paid professional memberships.
- Clothing allowance.
- Outstanding performance rewards.
- Long service awards.
- Free parking.
- Regular local and company social events.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join Thomson.
