Ecologist

Ecologist

BNG & PEA

Norwich

Specialise in BNG and PEA?

Looking for a position where you'll see your impact immediately within a growing Ecology team?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse range of ecological consultancy and land management projects in Norwich and the East of England. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering ecological advice across rural estates, development projects and habitat banking initiatives, helping clients maximise land value while balancing environmental responsibilities and commercial objectives.

What's in it for you?

• Salary (DOE)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Westfield Health Cashplan
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• First-class development opportunities within a growing, forward-thinking team

The Role

You will support the delivery of ecological services across Rural, Planning and Development teams, contributing to a varied portfolio of projects ranging from ecological assessments to habitat banking and landscape recovery projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Completing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments
• Habitat banking
• Monitoring operational habitat sites to ensure performance and compliance
• Undertaking PEA and baseline surveys
• Protected species surveys
• Conducting ecological due diligence and advising on how to maximise BNG opportunities
• Peer reviewing technical ecological reports and documentation
• Managing multiple ecological projects including survey design and delivery
• Managing and coordinating ecological input from third-party consultants

About You

• A genuine enthusiasm for ecology
• Minimum 3 years' experience in ecological consultancy
• Relevant degree in ecology or a related discipline
• Membership of CIEEM
• Experience delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, BNG assessments and protected species surveys
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
• Confident managing projects and liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Excellent technical report writing skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Professional competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Willingness to travel

Desirable Skills

• Specialist survey skills
• FISC Level 4+
• MoRPh accreditation
• Experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works
• GIS / QGIS experience
• Bat licence (Level 2+)
• CSCS card

What's Next?

For an open conversation, call Simon on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or message me via LinkedIn.

If your CV isn't completely up to date, don't worry, send over what you have and we'll take it from there.

What happens after I apply?

You'll be contacted by one of our sector specialists who'll talk through your background, interests and goals.

We'll make sure the role is right for you and support you through each stage of the process.

Will someone guide me through the interview process?

Yes. Your consultant will brief you fully before interviews, provide insight into the company culture, and help you prepare so you can feel confident and well-informed.