Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist - Leading UK Consultancy North Oxfordshire

An established and fast-growing ecological consultancy is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join its respected terrestrial ecology team. This is a chance to work on a wide range of engaging and meaningful projects across the UK including residential, commercial infrastructure and renewable energy developments. You’ll be joining an organisation known for high-quality ecological work, a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to professional integrity.

In this role you’ll take responsibility for designing and leading terrestrial ecology surveys, carrying out site visits and producing clear well-structured technical reports such as PEARs, EcIAs, ES chapters and BNG assessments. You’ll manage your own workload of small, medium and larger projects, building effective relationships with clients and other stakeholders and ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard.

You’ll also provide support and guidance to junior ecologists, reviewing their work and helping them develop their skills.

• Design and lead terrestrial ecology surveys.
• Carry out site visits and produce technical reports.
• Manage workload across projects of varying scale.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide support and guidance to junior ecologists.

• At least three years of experience in ecological consultancy or a closely related field.
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of UK habitats, protected species, survey methods, ecological legislation and best‑practice guidance.
• Experience writing high‑quality technical reports.
• Confidence working directly with clients, staying organised in a fast‑paced environment, and balancing fieldwork, reporting, and project management responsibilities.
• CIEEM membership (or eligibility), a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel.
• Additional experience in NVC training, MoRPh surveys, protected species licences, GIS skills, or prior responsibility for supporting junior staff is an advantage.

The consultancy offers a friendly, innovative and inclusive working environment where people genuinely enjoy what they do. You’ll be supported by an experienced team, encouraged to grow your skills, and given the flexibility to balance work with life outside of it. The organisation places great importance on quality, integrity, fairness and positive thinking and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who want to make a real contribution to the natural environment.

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose‑led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age or whether or not they have a disability.

Let’s help build a better world together.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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