Ecological Consultant

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bath

Compensation: £27,000 - £32,000 / year

Description

Ethos Environmental Planning Ltd (Ethos) is part of the Celnor Group; a community of specialist environmental, testing, inspection, and risk-management businesses committed to protecting people, places, and the planet. Being part of Celnor means you’ll benefit from shared tools, development pathways, and opportunities across a growing group of businesses, while retaining the expertise and identity Ethos is known for.

Ethos is an environmental planning consultancy based in the world heritage city of Bath and working across the UK. We are a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing decision-making in relation to planning with a focus on ecology, green space, and biodiversity net gain.

We are looking for a Consultant Ecologist to join our expanding ecology team, delivering high-quality ecological fieldwork, assessments, and client-facing support across a diverse range of projects. The role will be based at our Bath office.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

Surveys & Fieldwork

Assist with complex UK Habitat Classification surveys and condition assessments
Lead simple UK Habitat Classification surveys
Support habitat surveys including Hedgerow Regulations and NVC surveys
Assist with protected species surveys (GCN, bats, reptiles, dormouse, birds, otter, water vole)
Carry out ecological supervision, including watching briefs, toolbox talks, and Ecological Clerk of Works duties

Ecological Assessment

GIS mapping of habitats and ecological features
Prepare Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using DEFRA metrics and similar tools
Prepare survey reports, licence applications, and supporting documents
Collate and interpret ecological desk study data
Analyse species data, including bat call interpretation
Assess development impacts and produce mitigation and monitoring recommendations

Project Management

Manage small-scale projects
Support Project Managers with client communications
Assist with preparing quotes and commercial project processes

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

What you’ll bring

Minimum 3 years’ consultancy experience (including experience in most of the aforementioned tasks)
Relevant degree or equivalent experience
Eligible for Associate membership of CIEEM
Strong organisational and analytical skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Basic GIS knowledge
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Enthusiasm and initiative for learning
Hold a full UK driving licence

Why join us

Be part of a group committed to professional excellence and environmental stewardship
Access to group-wide learning programmes, career progression pathways, and specialist networks
Opportunity to grow within an organisation experiencing significant UK-wide expansion

· 25 days leave (pro rata)

· Ethos offers a discretionary 9-day fortnight where staff receive every other Friday off

· Staff support/mentoring

· Flexible working hours are available, including working at home, to be agreed with the Managing Director;

TOIL and overtime

· We will provide a minimum of 4 days formal training per year (minimum 2 days external);

· Work related expenses paid, including mileage at 0.45p;

· Statutory Sick Pay and Maternity leave will apply in line with the most recent government guidance;

· A contributory pension scheme is available to employees where up to 4% of salary can be paid in by employees which is matched as a salary addition by the employer.

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Why join us

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