Senior Ecologist - Nottingham\n\nAn established, award-winning integrated environmental and design practice is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Ecologist to join its ecology team based in Nottingham. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological assessments, surveys and mitigation strategies across diverse projects throughout the UK. Working collaboratively with ecologists, landscape architects, planners and technical specialists, this position offers the chance to advance professional expertise while contributing to impactful environmental and development outcomes.\n\nCompany Benefits;\n\nCompetitive salary commensurate with experience.\nEmployee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure with potential for tax-free annual discretionary bonuses for all staff.\n\nPension scheme with employer contributions and salary exchange options for enhanced retirement planning.\n\nProfessional subscription support covering membership fees for bodies such as CIEEM after probation.

\n\nGenerous holiday provisions including holiday purchase/buy-back options.\n\nFlexible working arrangements and compressed working week to support work-life balance.\n\nHealth cash plan and access to wellbeing programmes including employee assistance services.\n\nDeath in Service scheme offering additional financial security for permanent employees.\n\nAccess to life assistance resources including bereavement support and counselling services.\n\nOpportunities to participate in volunteering and social activities with colleagues.\n\nKey Responsibilities;\n\nLead and deliver ecological surveys and assessments, including protected species and habitat evaluations.\n\nPrepare technical reports, Environmental Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and mitigation plans.\n\nProvide expert ecological advice to clients, project teams and stakeholders.\n\nMentor and support junior ecologists, fostering professional growth and excellence.\n\nMaintain strong client relationships and contribute to business success. \n\nThe ecology team operates within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary practice that combines ecology with landscape, urban design, masterplanning and environmental assessment. The practice has a long history of delivering innovative and sustainable projects while maintaining a supportive work environment that encourages career progression and shared success.\n\nInterested in this Senior Ecologist opportunity?

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