Consultant/Senior Ecologist/Principal Ecologist

Recruiting on behalf of our client – a respected, multi-disciplinary consultancy committed to nature and people.

At Ocean to Earth Recruitment, we're proud to partner with leading environmental consultancies that share our passion for sustainability and conservation. Right now, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist (or Consultant/Principal-level professional) to join our client’s dynamic and friendly team based near Baldock, Hertfordshire.

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to make a real difference in planning and development, helping to shape landscapes for the benefit of both people and wildlife.

🌱 About the Role

Location: Ashwell (near Baldock), Hertfordshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 (for Senior Ecologist level, depending on experience)

This role offers the opportunity to work across disciplines – from ecology to landscape design, archaeology, and masterplanning – supporting clients at every stage of a project, from strategy through to implementation.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality work, supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, and developing long-term client relationships.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating a variety of ecology projects

• Overseeing and delivering PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, and BNG assessments

• Designing and implementing species surveys and mitigation strategies

• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders

• Supporting and developing junior team members

🧬 About You

We’re looking for passionate and technically skilled ecologists who are ready to take the next step in their career. If you’re proactive, organised, and driven by a genuine enthusiasm for the natural world, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential:

• Degree in ecology or related subject (2:1 or above preferred)

• Practical experience with protected species surveys and licences

• Habitat and botanical survey skills (UKHab familiarity desirable)

• Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

• Strong communication and report writing skills

• Confident using MS Office and QGIS

• Full UK driving licence and own car insured for business use

• Willing to carry out night surveys during peak season (with overnight stays as needed)

• ACIEEM or higher

Desirable:

• Strong technical specialism (e.g. bats, birds, or botany)

• Level 2 bat licence

• FISC Level 3 or above

🌟 What’s On Offer

Our client is committed to creating a positive, flexible and rewarding working environment. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

• Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)

• Flexible hours and overtime pay for surveys

• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)

• Generous pension scheme and mobile phone allowance

• Funded training and development (plus CIEEM and licence fees paid)

• Regular social events, company days and away trips

• Dedicated support for employee wellbeing, including access to a mental health programme

🤝 Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your ecology career and want to work with a team that truly values people, nature, and progress – we want to hear from you.

Apply today via Ocean to Earth Recruitment, or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about the role.