Senior Ecologist

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our growing internal environmental consultancy team. The role will involve delivering ecological projects across road, rail, water and property sectors throughout the UK, with a base in Penrith and travel to various sites.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of ecological consultancy services across road, rail, water and property projects.
• Lead ecology services, design and implement appropriate mitigation and enhancement measures.
• Author and review technical ecological documents, including surveys and licences.
• Oversee management of construction‑related ecological risks.
• Lead and contribute to client, stakeholder and technical meetings, promoting best practice and innovation.

Required profile

• Degree in Ecology or equivalent experience.
• Full membership of CIEEM (or working towards) and a UK protected species licence.
• Strong knowledge of UK habitat surveys, habitat condition assessments, Defra Biodiversity Metric and Biodiversity Net Gain planning.

Required skills

• UK protected species licence.
• UK habitat survey methodology.
• Habitat condition assessment techniques.
• Defra Biodiversity Metric application.
• Biodiversity Net Gain planning.

What we offer

• Salary £40,000‑£50,000 per year.
• £5,900 annual car allowance.
• Private healthcare and additional benefits.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and disability confidence.