Ecologist/Botanist
Core
Lead role in undertaking, contributing, and delivering high-quality habitat surveys, botanical assessments, and subsequent reporting for large and complex projects in sectors including Power, Mining, Minerals, and Built Environment.
Role type
Senior IC botanist / ecological consultant
Builds
Technical reports, habitat condition assessments, management plans, and habitat creation documents
Domain
Ecology and Biodiversity (UK)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field identification of flora, botanical surveying, ecological legislation and policy knowledge, data recording and management, technical report writing, stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
Protected species assessment, ornithology, habitat regulations assessment, project management, budget management
Technologies
UKHab, NVC, in-house data recording apps
Responsibilities
Undertake detailed botanical surveys including baseline ecological walkover surveys and specialist habitat assessments; Shape and deliver habitat creation projects ensuring ecological integrity; Record and manage survey data to a high professional standard; Contribute to technical reports and management plans; Provide botanical expertise to multidisciplinary project teams; Mentor junior ecologists and provide training; Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for staff management