Ecology Consultant
Core
Support ecological services across infrastructure, energy, and development projects from planning to operation, managing ecological risks and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation.
Role type
Junior to Mid-level Ecology Consultant (Site-based)
Builds
Ecological impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and technical reports for infrastructure and energy clients.
Domain
Environmental consulting, infrastructure, energy, nuclear, renewables
Required skills
Ecological surveys, habitat assessments, protected species surveys, ecological reporting, mitigation strategy development, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, UK wildlife legislation knowledge, site inspection and monitoring
Preferred skills
Ecological Clerk of Works experience, protected species survey licences, UKHab habitat classification, major development project experience
Technologies
UKHab, BNG methodologies
Responsibilities
Undertake ecological surveys and habitat assessments; prepare ecological impact assessments and mitigation strategies; support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and planning consenting; conduct site inspections and monitor construction activities for compliance; identify ecological risks and develop solutions; collaborate with stakeholders to deliver environmental outcomes.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC