Senior Ecologist

Job Description

Senior Ecologist

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Banbury, Oxfordshire - Hybrid Working

£38,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Bennett & Game Recruitment are pleased to be working with a leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their established terrestrial ecology team based in Banbury.

The successful candidate will take a leading role across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and the surrounding region. Projects will span the residential, commercial, renewable energy and mixed-use development sectors.

This position offers an excellent balance of technical ecology work, project management and client engagement. The Senior Ecologist will lead survey programmes, produce high-quality technical reports and support the development of junior team members while collaborating with specialists across a range of environmental disciplines.

Senior Ecologist Salary & Benefits

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• Salary of £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

One additional day of annual leave for every three years of service up to five additional days

Option to carry forward up to five days of annual leave

Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave per year

Employer pension contributions with the opportunity for increased contributions

Private medical insurance following successful completion of probation

Income protection covering 75% of salary following a qualifying period

Life assurance of four times annual salary

Enhanced company sick pay

One paid volunteering day per year

One professional membership paid annually

Cycle to Work Scheme up to the value of £3,000

Comprehensive training and professional development

Supportive social, wellbeing and employee network groups

Excellent opportunities for progression within a growing environmental consultancy

Senior Ecologist Job Overview

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• Lead and deliver ecological surveys across a diverse portfolio of development projects

Undertake UK Habitat Classification and Phase 1 Habitat Surveys

Coordinate and oversee protected species surveys

Manage fieldwork programmes, survey teams and project resources

Produce high-quality technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Environmental Statement chapters and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments

Provide technical ecological advice to clients and project teams

Manage small to medium-sized ecological projects from initial instruction through to completion

Prepare project programmes, budgets and scopes of work

Monitor project delivery against agreed timescales and budgets

Liaise with clients, planning authorities, statutory bodies and other project stakeholders

Review technical work and maintain high standards across project deliverables

Mentor and support junior members of the ecology team

Collaborate with specialists across a range of environmental disciplines

Contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the ecology team

Undertake occasional travel and overnight stays where required

Senior Ecologist Job Requirements

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• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or another relevant discipline

Typically three or more years' professional experience within ecological consultancy

Strong terrestrial ecology field survey skills

Experience undertaking UK Habitat Classification and/or Phase 1 Habitat Surveys

Experience undertaking protected species surveys

Strong working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and relevant planning policy

Experience producing high-quality ecological reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments

Experience producing Environmental Statement chapters and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments

Experience managing fieldwork programmes and survey teams

Experience managing small to medium-sized ecology projects

Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills

Ability to support and mentor junior colleagues

Full or Associate membership of CIEEM or eligibility to obtain membership

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

Willingness to travel when required

Full UK driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step in their career with a highly regarded consultancy offering varied projects, flexible working and genuine opportunities for continued professional development.

Candidates who do not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply as the company is open to supporting professional development and considering flexible or part-time working arrangements. xwwtmva

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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