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Senior/Principal Ecologist
Origin Environmental. Lead and deliver complex ecological surveys, assessments, and mitigation across development, infrastructure, conservation, and biodiversity enhancement projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading ecological surveys and assessments, with a strong focus on compliance with wildlife legislation and planning policies. Proficient in preparing technical reports and managing client relationships while mentoring junior staff.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)Protected Species SurveysWildlife Legislation Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Ecological SurveyingHabitat SurveysTechnical Report WritingProject ManagementMitigation Planning
Soft Skills
Client-Focused ApproachAttention to DetailMentoring
Tools & Technologies
QGIS
Certifications & Qualifications
Full Membership with CIEEMEuropean Protected Species Licence (EPSL)
Industry Keywords
Environmental Statement (ES)Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)ConservationBiodiversity EnhancementInfrastructure Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and deliver complex ecological surveys, assessments, and mitigation across development, infrastructure, conservation, and biodiversity enhancement projects
- Provide technical expertise
- Manage projects and client relationships
- Mentor junior staff
- Conduct Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)
- Conduct protected species surveys, including bats, GCN, reptiles, and badgers
- Prepare ecological reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, and mitigation plans
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, planning policy, and best practice guidance
- Liaise with clients, planning authorities, conservation bodies, and other stakeholders
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant consultancy experience
- Demonstrable ability to provide clear, succinct and robust technical reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys
- Thorough knowledge of wildlife legislation and the planning system
- Confidence in providing technical advice to clients
- Full range of survey skills including habitat surveys and protected species surveys
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) experience
- Attention to detail and ability to deliver contracts on time and to budget
- Client-focused approach with understanding of the commercial element of projects
- Full driving license
- Full membership with CIEEM (desirable)
- Experience writing Environmental Statement (ES) chapters and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs) (desirable)
- Experience writing European Protected Species Licence (EPSL) applications, preferably held in your name (desirable)
- QGIS skills (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Life Assurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Paid professional memberships such as CIEEM
- Internal and external training opportunities
- Monthly Neurodiversity Café
- Community action days
- Family friendly policies
- Enhanced family leave options
- Hybrid working and flexibility discussions
- 25 days’ holiday
- Regular performance and development reviews
- Collaboration opportunities across the wider Origin Group