Lead Ecologist
Core
Lead a team of ecologists delivering large-scale habitat mapping, field survey, and biodiversity monitoring projects using AI-assisted workflows.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Ecologist (Team Lead)
Builds
Habitat maps, BNG assessments, and environmental reports for UK, EU, and global clients.
Domain
Environmental Science / Ecology / AI / Remote Sensing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Habitat mapping, BNG workflows, GIS tools, remote sensing, team leadership, QA/QC frameworks, SOP development, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring
Preferred skills
Experience in multiple geographies, AI/ML conceptualization, agentic workflows
Technologies
QGIS, ArcGIS, AI-assisted mapping pipelines, UI-based ecological toolchain
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of ecologists and analysts; Ensure outputs adhere to UK BNG, DEFRA, and Natural England guidance; Coordinate with Project Management, Product, and Engineering; Support development of QA/QC frameworks; Mentor Associate Ecologists; Collaborate with GIS, Remote Sensing, and Product teams to validate outputs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
