Senior Ecologist

Salary/Rate:£40,960 to £48,450 DOE
Town/City:Bristol
County:Bristol
Sector:Ecology and Forestry
Job ref:1272774
Post Date:10.06.26
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

We're working with an award-winning environmental consultancy looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their growing multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects alongside landscape and arboricultural specialists, helping to deliver sustainable, nature-led solutions across the UK.

The Role

You'll take ownership of ecological projects from start to finish, managing clients, mentoring junior ecologists and delivering high-quality technical work, including:

  • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)
  • Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)
  • Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs)
  • Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments
  • Protected species surveys, licensing and mitigation
  • Project management and client liaison

About You

We're keen to hear from experienced ecologists who have:

  • Experience delivering and managing ecological projects.
  • Strong knowledge of UKHab, EcIA and UK planning legislation.
  • Excellent report writing and project management skills.
  • Membership of CIEEM, ideally working towards Chartership.
  • Protected species licences, although these are not essential.
  • A passion for mentoring others and building lasting client relationships.

What's on Offer?

  • 4-day working week with full-time pay
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Varied and high-profile projects
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while working with a business that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV to: vicky@oceantoearth.co.uk

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