Senior / Associate Ecologist

Focus Environmental Consultants is seeking a Senior/Associate Ecologist in Worcester, UK. The role involves diverse ecological projects across England and Wales, including PEAs, EcIAs, and protected species surveys. Candidates should have at least 4 years of consultancy experience, excellent project management skills, and be confident communicators. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and flexible working options, but is primarily office-based.
Focus Environmental Consultants’ is offering an exciting opportunity within its multi-award-winning, environmental consultancy.

The role will suit an experienced Ecologist/ existing Senior Ecologist (or above), who will be involved in a wide range of exciting projects across England and Wales. The role will frequently encompass preparation and completion of PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys and license applications, BNG assessments, UK Habitat condition assessments, HRA (stages 1 and 2) and HMMPs. You will play a crucial role in helping co-ordinate ecological services and supporting the ecology team. The ability to organise and manage your own workload is essential.

The role will be based at our dog-friendly office on the outskirts of Worcester. Focus Environmental Consultants is proud to be a CIEEM Registered Practice, winner of CIEEM’s ‘Small Consultancy of the Year–2023’ and shortlisted as a finalist in CIEEM’s ‘Small Consultancy of the Year–2025’ (winner not yet announced).

Salary & Benefits: We offer a fantastic working environment with a strong remuneration package. Salary will be dependent on experience, but the band is £33,000 - £40,000 (Senior Ecologist). Additional benefits include a commitment to ongoing professional development (>30hours of training per year), enhanced pension scheme, inclusion in company-paid Healthcare Scheme, paid volunteer days, payment of professional membership and survey license fees, TOIL policy, hybrid working, flexible working policy, restricted nocturnal surveys (1 per week) and minimum of 33 days annual leave (full-time, including bank holidays), with annual leave increasing with service.

We would be open to applicates looking for a part-time or full-time role.

Specification:

Experience:
• Established professional Ecologist, with at least 4 years consultancy experience (Senior Ecologist role).
• Established area(s) of specialism combined with excellent all-round field skills.
• Experienced in BNG Assessments with good botanical skills.
• Proficiency with protected species work, including inputting into and managing EPS Mitigation (development) licenses (for bats, dormice and/ or gcn) and holding personal survey licenses.
• Full working knowledge of relevant wildlife/environmental legislation and policy, the planning process, and Appropriate Assessment.
• CIEEM Full / Associate membership.
• A current CSCS card would also be a benefit.

Outlook & Character:
• Confident and sociable person with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Commercial awareness and initiative to make best use of time and opportunities.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload.
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle.