Senior Ecologist

14 hours ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom McCarthy Recruitment Full time £30,000 - £45,000 per year

Job Title: Senior Ecologist

Location: Hybrid (West Midlands)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

Role: Permanent – Full time

Are you passionate about ecology and sustainability? We're looking for an experienced
Senior Ecologist
to join a dynamic consultancy team working on diverse projects across England, with a particular focus on the West Midlands.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and deliver ecological surveys and assessments, including:
  • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
  • Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)
  • Protected species surveys and licence applications
  • Prepare Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and Habitat Regulations Assessments
  • Develop Ecological Management Plans and provide expert advice to clients
  • Support sustainable development while protecting natural habitats

What We're Looking For

  • 2 years' plus experience
    in ecological consultancy
  • Strong all-round field skills and a recognised specialism
  • Expertise in
    Biodiversity Net Gain
    and botanical identification
  • Experience with protected species work and holding relevant survey licences
  • Knowledge of wildlife/environmental legislation, planning processes, and Appropriate Assessment
  • Full or Associate membership of
    CIEEM

Why Join?

  • Flexible hybrid working approach
  • Opportunity to work on varied and impactful projects
  • Be part of a team committed to sustainability and biodiversity

Ready to take the next step in your ecology career? Apply today and help shape a greener future

About us:

This Senior Ecologist role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruitment consultancy. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role.

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The Legal Bit:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. And your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at privacy. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.


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