Ecologist to Senior Ecologist

Cobalt Recruitment
Full-time southampton, southampton Other-General
Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
southampton, southampton, United-Kingdom

Job Description

An established environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its growing team. This role offers a varied workload across infrastructure, construction, and development projects, combining fieldwork, technical leadership, and project delivery.


You’ll work closely with project managers and senior colleagues, acting as a technical lead on ecological matters while supporting junior team members and ensuring projects are delivered to a high professional standard.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver protected species surveys, including bats.
  • Act as technical ecological lead across a range of projects.
  • Undertake and manage Ecological Clerk of Works duties on site.
  • Complete UKHab / Phase 1 surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
  • Support the preparation of HRAs, mitigation licences, and EIA ecology inputs.
  • Assist with project coordination from inception ...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: southampton, United-Kingdom
Posted: June 15, 2026
Deadline: July 25, 2026