Senior Ecologist

Job Title – Senior Ecologist 

Location – Birmingham  

Salary - £32,000 - £36,000 

Full time, permanent role  

4+ years' experience  

The Role 

I am looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist to join an expanding ecology team in Birmingham. Working within a multi-disciplinary consultancy, you will collaborate closely with planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure and public sectors.  

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Ecologist seeking greater responsibility, project ownership and career progression within a supportive and technically focused environment.  

Responsibilities  

• Lead and manage ecological projects from inception to completion 

• Undertake and supervise a range of protected species and habitat surveys including protected species, UK Hab, and PEAs. 

• Prepare high-quality technical reports 

• Provide ecological advice 

• Manage budgets and client communications 

• Mentoring junior staff members  

Requirements  

• Relevant degree e.g. Ecology, Zoology etc 

• 4+ years consultancy experienced 

• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation 

• Excellent report writing and technical review skills 

• Protected species license – GCN, Bat. 

• Good organisational and communication skills  

• Full UK driving license 

This role comes with  

• Flexible & hybrid working options 

• Salary: £32,000 - £36,000  

• Enhanced pension scheme  

• Tailored career development plan  

• Company paid healthcare scheme 

• Paid professional memberships 

• Ecologist designed toil scheme