Consultant Ecologist
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
An established independent ecological consultancy is looking to appoint a motivated Consultant Ecologist to join its team in Bournemouth, Dorset. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, from residential developments and home extensions to larger housing schemes, infrastructure and conservation projects, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your ecological expertise within a specialist consultancy.
The company offers a varied workload, a supportive team environment and a genuine commitment to professional development, making this an ideal opportunity for an ecologist looking to build their career.
What You'll Be Joining
You will be joining a well-established ecological consultancy with experience across development and conservation projects. The team works on projects from initial ecological surveys and planning applications through to mitigation, habitat enhancement and implementation.
The business places a strong emphasis on staff development, offering tailored training, flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop specialist areas of interest.
Salary & Benefits
- £26,000 - £30,000 salary, depending on experience
- Flexible working arrangements, including home and office working
- 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private health insurance available
- Dedicated training budget and in-house training
- Two days per year for external training or volunteering
- Structured appraisals and clear career progression opportunities
- Varied project portfolio across development and conservation
The Role
- Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and habitat surveys
- Conducting protected species surveys, including bats, reptiles and other UK wildlife
- Preparing ecological reports to support planning applications
- Assisting with ecological mitigation strategies and protected species licensing
- Supporting habitat creation, enhancement and management plans
- Contributing to ecological assessments for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects
- Liaising with clients and project teams to provide practical ecological advice
- Supporting the implementation of mitigation measures and ecological works on site
About You
- A relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
- Experience working within ecological consultancy or undertaking ecological surveys
- Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies
- Experience with PEAs, protected species surveys or ecological report writing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive approach and enthusiasm for developing your ecological expertise
- Full UK driving licence
- Full right to work in the UK
- Based in or within a commutable distance of Bournemouth, Dorset
Why This Role?
- Competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000
- Flexible working and a supportive team environment
- Access to training and opportunities to develop specialist ecological skills
- Exposure to a diverse range of development and conservation projects
- A structured approach to career progression
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful ecological and conservation work
If you are interested in this or other positions within the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack Porter at (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website, so please visit (url removed)
