Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
SLR Consulting Limited is seeking experienced Senior Ecologists to join our highly successful Ecology team. This role offers flexibility to suit candidates with a focus on senior field ecology, report writing, project management, business development, or client management. Our ecology team of approximately 200 professionals across the UK and Ireland provides expert advice on ecological and environmental issues affecting a broad range of habitats and protected species. Licensed team members work with species such as great crested newts, bats, badgers, dormice, and reptiles. We maintain strong working relationships with Natural England, the Wildlife Trust, Natural Resources Wales, and Scottish Natural Heritage. The ecology team collaborates closely with planners, archaeologists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, and engineers within the firm.

Project work is varied, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy, infrastructure, residential schemes, and other commercial developments. Responsibilities include managing ecological projects according to experience, assisting team leads with resource allocation and financial budgets, addressing client feedback, and ensuring effective communication on all projects. You will produce and oversee ecological appraisals, reports, licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, EPS licences, and related documents. Mentoring junior team members and conducting or overseeing ecological surveys to ensure quality standards are met are key aspects of the role. You will also assist team leads in preparing fee proposals.

About Us
SLR is a global leader in Sustainability Solutions, supporting clients to achieve their sustainability goals. With over 4000 employees across 6 regions and 125 countries, we foster a collaborative and supportive 'one team' culture that promotes professional development. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including company pension, excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews and progression opportunities. Our flexible, agile, and hybrid working policies support work-life balance, complemented by 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays and family-friendly policies.

Experience
- Demonstrable experience across diverse ecological consultancy practices
- Proven ability to lead and mentor team members
- Competence in ecological surveying
- Experience managing ecological projects to completion and reporting to planning authorities and environmental bodies
- Experience preparing licence applications and holding at least one Protected Species licence (bat licence advantageous)
- Skilled in preparing technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Environmental Statement chapters, Habitat Regulations Assessments, and other technical documents
- Knowledge of applying for Natural Resources Wales/Natural England mitigation licences
- Strong understanding of relevant UK and European legislation, policy, and guidance

About You
You are a motivated and experienced ecologist with strong leadership and communication skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality ecological consultancy services. You value professional development and are eager to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications
- Good academic and professional qualifications in ecology or a related discipline
- Qualifying Member status or higher of CIEEM
- Full UK driving licence and access to own car essential

Culture & Inclusion
SLR is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities, including neurodivergent individuals. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants.