Senior Ecologist
Core
Senior ecological consultant leading technical delivery, team management, and commercial growth for infrastructure and development projects in the UK.
Role type
Senior IC ecologist with team leadership responsibilities
Builds
Ecological surveys, impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and compliance reports for housing, infrastructure, and renewables projects
Domain
UK environmental regulation and infrastructure development
Required skills
Protected species surveying, EIA/HRA/BNG assessment, UK wildlife legislation, team leadership, budget management, report writing, client engagement, risk management
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; lead protected species mitigation; mentor ecologists; support work-winning activities (tenders, bids)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership