Senior Ecologist
Core
Senior ecological consultant leading technical delivery, team management, and commercial strategy for infrastructure and development projects in the UK.
Role type
Senior IC Ecologist (Project Lead & Practice Manager)
Builds
Ecological surveys, impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and compliance reports for housing, infrastructure, and renewables projects.
Domain
UK Infrastructure & Environmental Consultancy
Required skills
Ecological surveying, protected species management, EIA/HRA/BNG assessment, UK wildlife legislation, team leadership, budget management, report writing, client engagement
Preferred skills
Ecological Clerk of Works experience, UKHab habitat classification, professional network in ecology/infrastructure
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead ecological surveys and assessments; oversee ecological input into infrastructure projects; prepare technical reports (EIAs, HRAs, BNG); monitor construction compliance; mentor ecologists; support work-winning activities (tenders, bids); manage project budgets and resources.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities