Overview

Job Reference: 003744
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Division: Energy, Water & Environment
Hours Per Week: Up to 37.5 (happy to discuss flexible working)
Contract Duration: N/A

Job Description

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are looking for a Senior Ecologist who is enthusiastic, curious, and ready for the next challenge. This role offers flexible working options, with a minimum of three days per week in the office or on-site and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

We have an amazing opportunity to join our growing team in the UK while playing a key role in driving our strategies regarding Nature Recovery, biodiversity net gain, and Natural Capital. If you’re looking to join a company that combines the advantages of being small in all the best ways yet large enough to provide diverse and exciting work, this job is for you.

What does the role involve?

As a Senior Ecologist, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct both site surveys and office-based work, lead projects, and deliver technical writing.

Role responsibilities may include:

  • Managing small projects, including liaising with project managers and clients to deliver ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects.
  • Undertaking desk studies and site-based preliminary ecological appraisals, including detailed habitat surveys to map habitats and assess their potential to support notable/protected species.
  • Conducting analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and presentation of ecological data.
  • Writing technical reports, such as preliminary ecological appraisal reports, ecological impact assessments, and protected species license applications.
  • Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) on construction projects.

What we offer:

  • Opportunities to work on key projects.
  • Support and development as you work towards gaining licenses to work with protected species.
  • Time in lieu for additional hours spent surveying during the season.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

  • Experience managing small ecology projects from inception through to construction.
  • Thorough understanding of UK survey methodology, legislation, guidelines, and best practices.
  • Experience conducting preliminary ecological appraisals (PEA), protected species surveys, and/or habitat surveys.
  • Report writing experience, including PEAs, ecological impact assessments, and protected species licenses.
  • A degree in Ecology, Environmental or Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • Desirable: CIEEM membership, protected species survey license, and ECoW experience.
  • A current and full driving license with a willingness to travel to sites.
  • An adaptable and flexible approach, as the role may involve occasional longer or unsociable hours and working away from home.

 

About Us

At Sweco, we’re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future. We bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to solve the challenges of urbanization, harness the positive power of digitalization, and make societies more sustainable.

We offer a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapting to clients’ business realities. Join us in creating a sustainable future.

Flexible Working Options:
Sweco is committed to enabling colleagues to balance work and personal priorities. We offer flexible start and finish times, part-time, and hybrid working options.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Sweco promotes a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity.

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  • Disability Confident Employer: Applicants under the Equality Act 2010 opting for the guaranteed interview scheme will be interviewed if they meet the role’s minimum criteria.

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Recruitment Policy

Sweco has an internal resourcing team for recruitment activities. Speculative CVs sent to managers or team members will not be eligible for introductory fees and will become the property of Sweco.

Our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) was reviewed in November 2024. We’ll reassess the PSL at the end of 2025. Non-compliance may affect future inclusion opportunities.

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