Senior Ecologist

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is working with a growing environmental consultancy looking for a Senior Ecologist to join its Sheffield team.

With multiple offices across the UK, you'll enjoy the benefits of a close-knit regional team while having access to a wider network of experienced ecologists and technical specialists.

Projects are largely managed regionally, helping to reduce unnecessary travel and support a better work-life balance.

This is an exciting opportunity to help develop a growing ecology team, take on more responsibility and progress towards Principal or leadership level.

Why join?

• Friendly, sociable culture: Regular team events, company trips and a genuinely supportive working environment.

• Regional projects: Varied ecological work without excessive travel across the country.

• Career progression: Opportunities to develop quickly as the Sheffield team grows.

• Learn from others: Work alongside experienced ecologists with a range of technical specialisms.

• Professional development: Generous training support, additional licences and opportunities to broaden your expertise.

• Multidisciplinary working: Collaborate with colleagues across ecology, landscape and other environmental disciplines.

The role

You'll manage a varied portfolio of ecological projects, undertaking and coordinating surveys, preparing PEAs, EcIAs and BNG assessments, advising clients and supporting junior ecologists.

You'll also have opportunities to contribute to the growth and development of the regional team.

About you

We're looking for a motivated Ecologist with consultancy experience, strong ecological survey and reporting skills, and an interest in developing their career.

Ideally, you'll have protected species survey experience, a species licence, good botanical knowledge, CIEEM membership and a full UK driving licence.

Specialist expertise in bats, ornithology or botany would be particularly welcome.

Applications are also encouraged from Consultant Ecologists ready to step up and Principal Ecologists seeking a new opportunity.

Salary and benefits

• £35,000 to £43,000 at Senior level.

• Hybrid working, up to two days from home.

• Flexible working hours.

• Annual performance and profit-related bonuses.

• Paid overtime for out-of-hours surveys.

• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days.

• Generous training and professional development budget.

• Paid CIEEM membership and species licence fees.

• Regular socials, company trips and team days.

• Enhanced pension contributions and wellbeing support.

Interested?

If you're looking for a friendly team, interesting regional projects and the opportunity to progress your ecology career, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Ocean to Earth Recruitment for a confidential conversation.