Senior Ecologist

Location: Leeds (Office-Based with Flexible Working) Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is an established and highly regarded ecological consultancy delivering pragmatic, high-quality environmental solutions across the UK. With a strong presence in the north of England and a growing project portfolio, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their Leeds-based team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead ecological projects from inception to delivery while playing a key role in mentoring junior staff and supporting the continued growth of the consultancy.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary of £30,000 - £45,000 DOE

Leeds-based role with flexible working arrangements

Varied workload across interesting and meaningful projects

Supportive team culture with clear progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development and training support

The Role

As a Senior Ecologist, you will be responsible for:

Leading and managing a range of ecological projects across development and infrastructure sectors

Undertaking and overseeing a variety of ecological surveys (including Phase 1 / UKHab, protected species where licensed)

Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and method statements

Providing clear, pragmatic ecological advice to clients, planners, and stakeholders...