Senior Ecologist
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Environment BankEnvironmental consulting
England, United KingdomFull-TimeSenior
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, biology or a related discipline
- Full or Associate CIEEM membership.
- FISC Level 3 (ideally Level 4) or equivalent botanical competency.
- Demonstrable experience conducting ecological surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, including use of the Statutory Biodiversity Metric and GIS software.
- Strong understanding of UK ecology, including species identification, habitat classification, and conservation priorities.
- Experience in early-stage project feasibility, site appraisal, and habitat planning, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret ecological data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
- Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the country.
Responsibilities
- Lead the appraisal and progression of Habitat Bank opportunities from initial enquiry through to commercial offer stage, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and objectives, with support where required.
- Undertake ecological surveys, including site walkovers, UK Habitat Classification, habitat condition assessments.
- Complete early-stage feasibility assessments, considering ecological potential, risks, constraints, suitability for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and likely deliverability.
- Manage and prioritise a pipeline of opportunities based on ecological value, strategic fit, commercial viability, and readiness to progress.
- Analyse ecological data and complete Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric to determine baseline units and uplift potential.
- Develop concept Habitat Bank designs, setting out habitat creation and enhancement opportunities.
- Produce high-quality written outputs, GIS mapping, and clear recommendations to support commercial offers and communicate ecological opportunities to landowners.
- Build effective relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and internal commercial teams, supporting negotiations, site visits, and promotion of Habitat Bank opportunities.
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