Senior Ecologist

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, forward-thinking environmental consultancy in their search for a Senior Ecologist to join a friendly and growing team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced consultant who enjoys a mix of fieldwork, reporting, project management, and mentoring others. You’ll work on a wide variety of projects across sectors such as residential, infrastructure, and renewables, with plenty of scope to develop your skills and progress your career.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading habitat and protected species surveys

• Writing high-quality ecological reports (PEA, EcIA, BNG, etc.)

• Managing your own projects and client relationships

• Supporting and mentoring junior ecologists

• Providing clear, practical ecological advice

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ consultancy (or similar) experience

• Strong ID skills and UK habitat survey experience

• Protected species survey knowledge

• Confident report writer and project manager

• CIEEM membership (or working towards)

• Full UK driving licence

Why apply?

You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that genuinely values flexibility, professional development, and career progression, with a clear path toward Principal level.