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Brindle & Green Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom, Derby

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

33000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Ecologist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ecologist with at least 4 years of professional experience to take a leading role in delivering high-quality ecological services across a range of projects. You will be involved in all aspects of project delivery, from initial scoping and fieldwork through to complex report writing and client liaison.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and deliver complex ecological reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments
Support and manage the development and submission of European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) licences and other relevant permits
Manage strategic ecological input on a range of projects, including multi-disciplinary schemes alongside our inhouse team of Landscape architects, Arboricultural, Drainage and Heritage consultants
Undertake and oversee ecological surveys, data analysis, and interpretation
Mentor and support junior staff, leading a small team of consultants within the wider Ecology department
Contribute to quoting, tendering, and proposal writing
Maintain strong working knowledge of UK and European wildlife legislation and planning policy
Liaise with clients, statutory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure high standards of service and compliance

Requirements:

Minimum of 4 years’ professional experience in ecological consultancy or a related field
Proven ability in technical report writing, including BNG and mitigation licensing
Demonstrated project management experience, with a focus on client liaison
Hold at least one protected species survey licence (e.g., bat, great crested newt, dormouse)
Associate or Full membership of CIEEM – or working towards this
Strong knowledge of UK ecology, legislation, and planning policy

Nice to have:

Staff management or mentoring experience
Proficiency in GIS or other mapping software
Full UK (manual) driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork as required

What we offer:

TOIL
extended holiday and company bank holidays
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
strong existing management structure to support career development
Length of service reward package including private healthcare, additional leave and personalised gifts
A welcoming office in a stunning rural location in the Derbyshire countryside
access to a fleet of brand-new company cars provided

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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