Senior Ecologist

Senior EcologistHertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedford, BuckinghamshirePermanent - 35 Hours, Mon-FriCompetitive salary plus benefits Otterly passionate about ecology?Batty about habitat restoration?Owl about making a difference? Take the leap and dive into a new career as a Senior Ecologist!Your main focus will be providing ecological consultancy to existing and new projects and provision of ecological services to the Group. Providing consultancy expertise for the disciplines of protected species and terrestrial ecology. Due to the nature of the role you will be required to occasionally stay away from home overnight.Explore more about the role:Delivering protected species surveys, habitat surveys and preliminary ecological appraisals (PEAs) with associated reports, including mapping;Co-ordinate and undertake ecological clerk of works (ECoW);Reactive and respond to environmental incidents, complete the fieldwork necessary to enable a professional ecological impact assessment to be completed with report writing;Provide advice to the wider Group and clients on potential ecological impacts on emergency and / or planned works and specialist input within multi-disciplinary teams;Input to the delivery of Water & Ecology reports, including writing and review, monitoring strategies and protocols;Mentoring staff, supporting their development of fieldwork techniques, including identification in relevant disciplines, analytical and written skills. Potential for line management responsibilities;Assist business development, marketing, quotations and tender writing;Help maintain and develop client relationships through effective project management and provision of excellent customer service;Project manage their own workloads to ensure a successful and profitable delivery;Support the wider Water & Ecology team with general project deliveryMore about you:Demonstrated expertise in ecological consultancy, with a particular emphasis on the protected species and the terrestrial environment;A thorough understanding and experience of the industry standard survey techniques (including protected species and Phase 1 habitat);Hold at least one protected species licence (desirable)Membership of an environmental professional body, preferably CIEEM;Knowledge of relevant legislation its implementation;Willingness to learn new skills and to be flexible in terms of travelling and working hours as projects can be distributed across the UK;Qualified to degree level in an environmental subject and have substantive experience in an ecology role;Higher degree in ecology or related discipline would be an advantage;Previous commercial and/or regulatory experience would be desirable;Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and GIS, and wider experience of scheduling / programming using specialist computer programs where appropriate would be an advantage; andA full UK driving licence.At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients. Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.