Senior Ecologist

Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Location: Derby office
Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 depending on experience

Contract Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Ecologist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ecologist with at least 4 years of professional experience to take a leading role in delivering high-quality ecological services across a range of projects. You will be involved in all aspects of project delivery, from initial scoping and fieldwork through to complex report writing and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex ecological reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
• Support and manage the development and submission of European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) licences and other relevant permits.
• Manage strategic ecological input on a range of projects, including multi-disciplinary schemes alongside our inhouse team of Landscape architects, Arboricultural, Drainage and Heritage consultants.
• Undertake and oversee ecological surveys, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Mentor and support junior staff, leading a small team of consultants within the wider Ecology department.
• Contribute to quoting, tendering, and proposal writing.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of UK and European wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Liaise with clients, statutory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure high standards of service and compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ professional experience in ecological consultancy or a related field.
• Proven ability in technical report writing, including BNG and mitigation licensing.
• Demonstrated project management experience, with a focus on client liaison.
• Hold at least one protected species survey licence (e.g., bat, great crested newt, dormouse).
• Associate or Full membership of CIEEM – or working towards this.
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology, legislation, and planning policy.

Desirable Skills

• Staff management or mentoring experience.
• Proficiency in GIS or other mapping software.
• Full UK (manual) driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork as required – with access to a fleet of brand-new company cars provided.

What We Offer

• A supportive and flexible working environment, including TOIL, extended holiday and company bank holidays!
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities with a strong existing management structure to support career development.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to diverse, high-profile projects.
• Length of service reward package including private healthcare, additional leave and personalised gifts.
• A welcoming office in a stunning rural location in the Derbyshire countryside

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