Terrestrial Ecologist

We are working with a well-established and rapidly expanding environmental consultancy and contractor that has secured a major two-year habitat relocation project as part of one of the largest industrial redevelopment schemes in the region for a generation. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint three Consultant-level Terrestrial Ecologists to join the project team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a landmark environmental programme involving habitat relocation, habitat creation, major earthworks, and associated civil engineering works across multiple sites. Working alongside experienced ecologists, environmental specialists, and construction teams, you will play a key role in ensuring ecological compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake protected species surveys, monitoring, and ecological supervision.
• Provide Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) support during construction activities.
• Deliver habitat relocation and habitat creation works in line with project requirements.
• Advise site teams and contractors on ecological constraints and mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, licence conditions, and planning requirements.
• Record and report ecological data, producing accurate site records and technical information.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, environmental supervisors, and construction teams across multiple sites.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3–5 years' relevant professional experience in terrestrial ecology.
• Experience delivering ecological surveys and construction support on infrastructure or environmental projects.
• Natural England WML-CL08 Level 1 Class Licence for Great Crested Newt surveys.
• Natural England WML-CL17 Class Licence to disturb bats.
• Experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).
• Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological best practice.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using GIS software.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Emergency First Aid qualification.
• Membership of CIEEM, CIWEM, or an equivalent professional body.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, environmental, or civil engineering projects.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant environmental regeneration projects.
• Initial 24-month programme with the potential for further work.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
• A collaborative working environment with a growing environmental specialist offering genuine long-term career opportunities.