Job Description
Senior Ecologist
40 000
Birmingham
A leading global environmental and engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their growing team in Birmingham. With a strong UK and international presence, this organisation delivers innovative solutions across infrastructure, water, energy and environmental sectors, and is recognised for technical excellence and award-winning ecology services. This Senior Ecologist role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects while contributing to a forward-thinking and collaborative ecology practice.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package 40,000 - 47,000
- Flexible working and TOIL system
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension, life assurance, and professional memberships
- Clear career progression and support toward chartership
The Role
As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead ecological input across projects, manage surveys, and deliver high-quality reports and assessments. The Senior Ecologist will also mentor junior staff, liaise with clients, support bid preparation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You'll play a key role in shaping project outcomes and driving innovation within the team.
Requirements
- Degree in Ecology or related field
- Minimum 5+ years' consultancy experience
- Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and survey techniques
- Experience with EcIA, licensing, and mitigation
- Membership of CIEEM (or working towards)
- Full UK driving licence
- Full right to work in the UK
- Must live in or near the Birmingham office
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to develop their career. If this interests you, please do not hesitate to contact Jack Porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies on our website. Please refer to (url removed).
