Consultant - Senior Ecologist

Job Description Your new companyAn independent ecological consultancy operating across the South of England, delivering high-quality ecological advice to support planning, construction, and land management projects. With a strong reputation for professionalism and technical excellence, the consultancy works with a broad client base including developers, homeowners, architects, and public-sector organisations.Services span the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and planning support through to construction monitoring and post-completion compliance. Core offerings include preliminary ecological appraisals, protected species surveys, ecological impact assessments, biodiversity net gain calculations, mitigation design, licensing, and ecological clerk of works support. The business makes extensive use of modern tools and methodologies, including GIS mapping and statutory biodiversity metrics.Your new roleThey don't have a strict office location, so you'll be working from home and on attending site visits. However, you need to be based in / near Dorset to have easy access to their shared survey equipment.Main duties could include...Undertake a range of ecological works, including species and habitat surveysLead on smaller ecological projectsPerform surveys in varying locationsTechnical report writing; Support with EcIAs, BNG and UKHabsClient liaisingWhat you'll need to succeedA degree in an Ecology or related fieldProven experience as an Ecologist in a consultancy settingTechnical report writing experience in ecology, BNG, EcIA, UKHabs etcAbility to drive, willingness to travel across Dorset and Somerset (Devon and Cornwall on occasion)What you'll get in return30,000 - 45,000 Depending on experienceA relaxed culture with a close knit teamProgression and career development opportunitiesThe chance to work on smaller, more rewarding projects across the full lifecycleWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Created: 2026-04-26