Opportunity:A multidisciplinary environmental consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Ecologist to join its growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 4-5 years'' experience in ecological consultancy to take the next step in their career, helping deliver a wide range of projects across diverse sectors including quarrying, rail, road, energy, and industrial.The role offers a balance of office-based work and flexible working from home and the team values transferable skills so if you bring relevant experience or enthusiasm to grow into the role, you''re encouraged to apply.Responsibility:Lead and mentor team members, supporting the development of junior staff.Manage project planning and resource allocation for ecological surveys.Undertake a full range of habitat and protected species surveys, including specialist areas.Produce high-quality technical reports and review work completed by others.Support client engagement on large and complex projects.Contribute to business development and help win new work.Provide input on budgets, tenders, and project management.Ensure high standards in health and safety across team operations.Requirements:Degree in Ecology or a related field (BSc essential; MSc desirable).Associate membership of CIEEM, with intention to progress to Full membership.Specialist knowledge of Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) and UK Habitat Surveys.Proven experience in a range of protected species surveys (e.g. bats, GCN,