Consultant - Senior Ecologist

Your new companyAn independent ecological consultancy operating across the South of England, delivering high-quality ecological advice to support planning, construction, and land management projects. With a strong reputation for professionalism and technical excellence, the consultancy works with a broad client base including developers, homeowners, architects, and public-sector organisations.Services span the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and planning support through to construction monitoring and post-completion compliance. Core offerings include preliminary ecological appraisals, protected species surveys, ecological impact assessments, biodiversity net gain calculations, mitigation design, licensing, and ecological clerk of works support. The business makes extensive use of modern tools and methodologies, including GIS mapping and statutory biodiversity metrics.Your new roleThey don't have a strict office location, so you'll be working from home and on attending site visits. However, you need to be based in / near Dorset to have easy access to their shared survey equipment.Main duties could include

• Undertake a range of ecological works, including species and habitat surveys
• Lead on smaller ecological projects
• Perform surveys in varying locations
• Technical report writing; Support with EcIAs, BNG and UKHabs
• Client liaising

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in an Ecology or related field
• Proven experience as an Ecologist in a consultancy setting
• Technical report writing experience in ecology, BNG, EcIA, UKHabs etc
• Ability to drive, willingness to travel across Dorset and Somerset (Devon and Cornwall on occasion)

What you'll get in return

• £30,000 - £45,000 Depending on experience
• A relaxed culture with a close knit team
• Progression and career development opportunities
• The chance to work on smaller, more rewarding projects across the full lifecycle

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