Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

(or Principal Ecologist)

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £33,000 - £50,000 DOE

Benefits: Hybrid Working + Flexible Hours + TOIL + Progression + Generous Holiday Package + Professional Development

We are working with a respected and growing UK consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join their Milton Keynes team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecology consultant who is looking for a role with genuine progression, a varied project portfolio and the chance to take on more technical, project management and client-facing responsibility.

The company works across a wide range of ecology, planning, infrastructure, development and environmental projects, offering strong technical support, flexible working and a positive team culture.

The Role:

As a Senior / Principal Ecologist,

you will be involved in the delivery of a broad range of ecological projects across Milton Keynes and the South East.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing and delivering ecology projects from inception through to completion across Milton Keynes and the South East

Undertaking and coordinating protected species and habitat surveys

Preparing and reviewing technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, protected species reports and mitigation strategies

Supporting clients through the planning and development process throughout Milton Keynes and the South East

Managing project budgets, deadlines and workloads

Liaising with clients, stakeholders, contractors and internal teams

Supporting junior members of the ecology team through mentoring and technical guidance

Providing input into BNG, UKHab surveys, habitat assessments and ecological mitigation

Assisting with business development and work-winning where appropriate

Ideal Candidate:

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or a related subject

Strong experience within a UK ecology consultancy

Experience managing ecology projects, budgets and deadlines

Confident producing and/or reviewing technical ecology reports

Good knowledge of UK protected species legislation and the planning system

Experience with PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys and mitigation

BNG, UKHab and habitat condition assessment experience would be beneficial

Protected species licences, such as bat or GCN, would be desirable but are not essential

CIEEM membership, or working towards this, would be advantageous

Full UK driving licence

This role would suit an experienced Senior Ecologist looking to progress, or an established Principal Ecologist seeking a new opportunity with a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

Benefits:

Competitive salary of £38,000 - £55,000 DOE

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

TOIL

Generous holiday package

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Varied and high-quality project work

If you are interested in this Senior / Principal Ecologist position, please APPLY NOW or contact Tim Joannides at Pebble Recruitment for a confidential chat