Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
Due to continued business growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Ecologist (approximately 1-3 years experience) to join our ecology team in a Senior Field role. The role involves field surveys and mitigation projects relating to ornithology, protected and notable mammals, and habitats. You may also have the opportunity to be involved in herpetofauna, fish habitat, and invertebrate surveys. Depending on your skills, responsibilities may include managing and overseeing ecological aspects of projects, advising clients and contractors on schemes within the power, built environment, and infrastructure sectors, preparing fee proposals and scopes of work, report writing, and technical review of peer and sub-contractor reports. You will supervise and mentor ecology staff, with potential for staff management and leading site work on particular ecological specialisms. Scheduling, managing, and ensuring delivery of ecological survey work packages on time and within budget will be key duties. You will liaise with other SLR technical teams on subjects including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise, and air quality, working closely with senior members of the ecology team across SLR offices.

This role involves significant travel and time away from home, as well as survey work in all weather conditions and occasionally in remote locations. Long days may occasionally be required for fieldwork, with paid overtime or time off in lieu/flexible working offered to help manage this.

About Us
SLR Consulting Limited are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, supporting clients to achieve their sustainability goals. With over 4,000 employees across 6 regions and more than 125 countries, our ‘one team’ culture fosters a collaborative and supportive environment for 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 outstanding progression opportunities. Alongside 25 days' annual leave plus flexible bank holidays, we provide flexible, agile, and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, complemented by family-friendly policies.

Experience
- Demonstrable experience in a range of ecological consultancy practices with the ability to lead and mentor others.
- Competence in ecological surveying (terrestrial ecology, botany, ornithology, or other specialisms).
- Experience in project management including planning and scheduling surveys, budget management, and client liaison.
- Protected and notable species survey experience relevant to Scotland.
- Experience with ornithological, botanical, terrestrial, or freshwater fauna surveys.
- Botanical skills and specialist fauna survey experience (bats, reptiles, amphibians, water voles, otters, birds, or invertebrates) are advantageous.

About You
- Enjoys fieldwork including travel, working in all weather conditions, and remote locations.
- Able to manage and mentor staff and lead site work.
- Strong understanding of ecological legislation and policy within Scotland and the UK.
- Holds a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications
- BSc in Ecology, Biological Science, or equivalent (MSc desirable).
- Eligible for Qualifying or Associate level CIEEM membership.
- Good theoretical grounding in ecology and environmental assessment.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR
SLR is committed to equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and provide equitable support throughout the recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, all applicants with a disability who meet essential job requirements are guaranteed an interview.