Consultant Ecologist

Overview

As Consultant Ecologist, you will contribute to high-quality ecological surveys, reporting, and assessments for projects across sectors such as flood, coastal, water utilities, transport, and renewables. You’ll work within the Chester-based Ecology team and collaborate with biodiversity, GIS, and design specialists to apply nature-based solutions and biodiversity enhancements. The role supports growth in England and Wales, including natural capital initiatives and Solutions By Nature, with opportunities to advance ecological impact assessment work. You will lead survey activities, develop risk assessments, and produce concise, guideline-aligned reports that support project delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working options
• Chester office location
• opportunity for career development in ecology and reporting
• supportive team culture (people-first)
• engagement with cross-disciplinary projects
• focus on sustainable and resilient infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ecological surveys and reporting in collaboration with the management team
• Advise clients and internal teams on survey requirements and protocols
• Develop site- and task-specific risk assessments and lead survey teams for licensed or qualified specialisms
• Author technical reports and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, contributing to Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments
• Collaborate with BNG, Nature Recovery, GIS and Digital specialists to maximise data collection and reporting technology

Key requirements

• Ecology-related degree
• Experience with habitat surveys on non-complex sites (preferably UKHab or Phase 1 in Wales)
• Ability to work under statutory survey licences
• Competence in risk assessment development and health and safety commitments
• Experience delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals for non-complex sites
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Full UK driving licence
• willingness to travel and attend sites frequently

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Collaborative and mentoring mindset
• Innovation orientation and openness to technology in ecology
• Field surveys using UKHab/Phase 1 (Wales)
• Survey guidance and equipment
• Ecological Impact Assessments experience (desirable)

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