Senior Ecologist

at  Luscinia Ecology

Luscinia Ecology is seeking a full-time or part-time Senior Ecologist to join our growing team.
Established in April 2022, we’ve had strong performance and growth over the last three survey
seasons. We’re a CIEEM Registered Practice and our strength is in the delivery of high-quality
services, which ultimately leads to client retention and consistent client referral. Our team
mean the world to us – we’re a friendly, welcoming and inclusive bunch. We ensure each team
member has autonomy in a nurturing environment in which they can grow and develop whilst
delivering projects right through from quoting to invoicing.
The emphasis on the role will be to further develop skills and experience in ecological
consultancy and we’ll support this aim from the outset of employment. As we’re a new and
developing company, we’re looking for individuals to take ownership, apply new ideas, and
improve overall delivery. We view this as a genuine opportunity to shape outputs.
We are based in Bristol with projects spanning the South of England. Most of our projects are
located within the Home Counties, Southwest and South Midlands. The project-based nature of our
work means you’ll need to be willing to undertake travel with some overnight stays. However, we
ensure our team maintains good work-life balance.
Why Join Us?
✔️ Fully remote, agile, and flexible work approach ensuring a healthy work-life balance
✔️ Regular in-house and external training opportunities, including a generous development
budget
✔️ Professional memberships and licenses covered
✔️ Generous pension contributions and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
✔️ Be part of an ambitious, supportive team with genuine career progression opportunities

REQUIREMENTS:

A genuine and demonstrable enthusiasm for ecology and the environment Degree or equivalent in an ecology related discipline Self-awareness and an ability to apply critical thought process Project management experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Robust and precise reporting writing skills
Capable of working independently and flexibly, often outdoors, and including evening surveys
Significant experience of UK Habitat Classification or Phase 1 surveys, along with protected
species surveys
Experience of working with nature metrics
Full driving licence and use of a car
Member of CIEEM (or eligible)
A strong background in botany / FISC level 4 or equivalent

OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS:

Experience writing mitigation strategies and protected species licenses
Significant experience with QGIS
Strong client-facing and networking skills
Be part of a company that values integrity, innovation, top-tier delivery and a love for
ecology! We look forward to hearing from you

You will lead Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Protected Species Surveys, Ecological
Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments. As we grow, we seek individuals who can
take ownership, apply new ideas, and improve overall delivery – helping shape the future of our
business.