Cambridge
Environment
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
02/07/2025
23/07/2025
Senior Ecologist
Cambridge £32,000-£42,000
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join an established consultancy in the East of England on their ecology team, based in Norwich or Cambridge. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering a range of ecological services to support renewable energy, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the region.
Benefits
* Time off in Lieu (TOIL) and flexible working hours
* Accredited training provider offering professional training programs
* Access to a variety of interesting projects and a network of people and knowledge
* Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles
* A workplace that prioritizes wellbeing and work-life balance
Responsibilities
* Design and lead a range of protected species surveys on behalf of major development projects throughout the East of England
* Author a range of typical ecology reports (PEA/EcIA/EIA/HRA/BNG/LEMPs/CEMPs)
* Complete Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, including baseline habitat surveys and habitat condition assessments, Biodiversity Metric calculations, and preparing reports for planning
Qualifications
* Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Ecology or closely related field
* CIEEM Membership
* Hold at least one protected species survey license (great crested newt and bats highly desirable)
* FISC Level 4 highly desirable but not essential
Day-to-day
The successful candidate will be competent in UK Habitat Classification and habitat condition assessments, design and complete a range of typical ecology surveys, and interpret the findings to inform robust ecological assessments and deliver pragmatic solutions to clients. They will also have experience designing/delivering ecological mitigation including protected species licensing and Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).