Consultant / Senior Ecologist

Your new company A well-established and growing ecological consultancy is looking to appoint a Consultant or Senior Ecologist to join its expanding team. The organisation delivers high-quality ecological services across a wide range of projects, supporting clients within the planning and development sectors. Known for its pragmatic and commercially aware approach, the business offers a supportive environment with strong opportunities for career progression.Your new role As a Consultant or Senior Ecologist, you will play a key role in the delivery of ecological projects, supporting clients through the planning process and providing expert ecological advice. Depending on your level of experience, you will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery to a high technical standard.You will be involved in a broad mix of fieldwork, reporting, and client interaction, contributing to both project delivery and wider business growth.What you'll need to succeed A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related disciplineDemonstrable experience within ecological consultancyStrong field survey experience, including habitat and protected species surveysProven experience in report writing, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact AssessmentsA sound understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policyAbility to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlinesFull UK driving licenceFor senior-level applicants, you will ideally also have:Experience managing projects and client relationshipsProtected species survey licences (e.g. bats, great crested newts)Experience mentoring or supporting junior team membersKnowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) principlesWhat you'll get in return Competitive salary of £30,000 - £42,000 (DOE)Flexible and hybrid working arrangementsOngoing professional development and trainingSupport towards professional memberships and protected species licencesOpportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projectsA collaborative and supportive working environmentWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk