Salary: £37,000 - £55,000 depending on grade / experience
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
This opportunity would suit an experienced consultant looking to take on a leading role across a broad range of ecology and environmental projects, while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment focused on sustainability, resilience and nature-based solutions.
The Role
The successful candidate will lead and support the delivery of ecological projects across a varied portfolio including habitat restoration, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), river and catchment-based schemes, protected species work and wider environmental planning projects.
Working closely with specialists across engineering, landscape, geomorphology and environmental disciplines, you will contribute to technically robust and practical project solutions from early-stage assessment through to delivery.
Typical responsibilities will include:
Managing ecological projects from inception through to completion
Delivering and reviewing ecological surveys, assessments and mitigation strategies
Leading Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and habitat-based reporting
Producing high-quality technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs and HRAs
Supporting client relationships and contributing to project development discussions
Mentoring junior ecologists and supporting team growth
Assisting with tender submissions, quotations and wider business development activities
Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams on large and complex environmental projects
Candidate Requirements
Advance TRS is looking to speak with ecologists who combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness and a collaborative approach to consultancy delivery.
Candidates should demonstrate:
Consultancy experience within ecology and environmental assessment
Experience managing projects, programmes and client relationships
Strong understanding of UK ecological legislation, planning policy and licensing requirements
Experience delivering BNG assessments using UKHab and biodiversity metrics
Protected species survey experience, ideally with survey licences
Ability to produce accurate and well-structured technical reports
Confidence working independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Ecology or a related discipline
Membership of CIEEM or another relevant professional body
Chartered status desirable, though candidates working towards chartership are encouraged
Full UK driving licence required
Desirable Experience
The following experience would be beneficial but is not essential:
River restoration or natural flood management projects
Aquatic, estuarine or coastal ecology
Water Framework Directive (WFD) understanding
Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) experience
GIS and ecological mapping capability
Experience working on large infrastructure or multidisciplinary projects
Working Arrangements & Benefits
This position offers hybrid working with a mixture of office, home and site-based activity. The consultancy places a strong emphasis on professional development, flexible working and long-term career progression within a supportive, employee-focused environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Salary description
£37000.00 - £55000.00 per year