Senior Ecologist

Job Purpose Summary: This is a hybrid role, but ideally you need to be in travelling distance of one of their offices. Cambridge, East Sussex or Kent Do you want to join an expanding consultancy where you can influence the decision making. Our client is seeking either a Senior Ecologist or Principle Ecologist To lead and deliver ecological services across a range of environmental consultancy projects, with a focus on compliance, biodiversity enhancement, and sustainable development. The Senior Ecologist is responsible for conducting habitat and protected species surveys, including those requiring Natural England licences for European Protected Species (EPS), and preparing detailed ecological assessments and mitigation strategies. This role includes working on infrastructure projects, particularly within the highways sector, ensuring ecological considerations are integrated into design and construction. The Senior Ecologist also mentors junior staff, liaises with clients and regulators, and contributes to biodiversity net gain, habitat restoration, and ecological planning.Key Responsibilities: A list of 6-10 bullet points detailing the primary duties and tasks. Surveys and Assessments: Conduct Phase 1 and 2 Habitat Surveys, Protected Species Surveys, Ecological Impact Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain, soft estate surveys and ECoW duties.Report Writing and Applications: Produce technical reports including Preliminary Ecological ..... full job details .....