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Senior Ecologist

Job Posted: 17 hours ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 48,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Ecologist - Bristol.

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Our client's work is driven by the diversity, expertise, and passion of their people. Their award-winning ecology team (100+ specialists, including leadership within CIEEM) is at the forefront of delivering innovative, nature-positive solutions. From major infrastructure to habitat creation and policy influence, ecology is embedded from the very start to create meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Ecologist, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Leading and delivering ecological assessments and habitat design
Developing practical, innovative mitigation and compensation strategies
Acting as Ecology Lead on projects
Managing projects from bid stage through to completion
Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders
Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports
Mentoring and supporting junior team membersAbout You

We are looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a passion for making a difference.

Good knowledge of UK ecology, habitats, and wildlife legislation
Experience with:
UKHab surveys
Preliminary Ecological Assessments (PEA)
Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)
Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Experience with protected species surveys, mitigation, and licensing
Project management and client engagement experience
Membership of CIEEM (or equivalent), with Chartership (or working towards)
Full UK driving licenceOur client values experience and potential over traditional career paths-if you don't have a degree but have strong field experience, they would still love to hear from you.

Why Join?

Our client puts people first. That means:

Flexible and hybrid working options
A genuinely inclusive and supportive culture
Excellent career prospects
Tailored benefits to support wellbeing, finances, and lifestyle
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a real environmental impactReady to Make a Difference?

Be part of a team shaping the future of the natural environment-while supporting your own growth and work-life balance.

Apply now to learn more about this opportunity

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