Senior Ecologist - East Anglia

Join us in shaping a future where nature and business thrive together

At Thomson, our purpose is simple but powerful: to enable nature and business to thrive together .

We’re building a reputation as the UK’s most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy . Our ambition is to be the first choice for clients and the employer of choice for environmental professionals .

With offices across the UK, our multidisciplinary experts deliver exceptional outcomes across terrestrial and freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine science, GIS, habitat management, arboriculture and environmental impact assessment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced ecologist to play a key role in growing our East Anglia Ecology Team.

You will combine technical expertise and business development to secure and deliver complex ecology projects from tender through to report delivery.

You will work closely with clients and colleagues to provide best-practice advice, ensure compliance with legislation and policy, and support the successful delivery of high-quality environmental outcomes.

You will handle technically challenging tasks, including European Protected Species Licence (EPSL) applications, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA).

Our experienced ecologists often coach mentor and/ or line manage more junior members of the team.

Technical Expertise

- Strong knowledge of ecological survey techniques, legislation and policy
- Advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas, as well as holding a protected species licence.
- Experience delivering high-quality reports and assessments

Essential

All applicants must be based in the UK with the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver large, complex ecological projects; Provide expert guidance on legislation, policy and best practice; Review and approve technical reports and deliverables; Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard; Win new work through bids, tenders and client engagement; Build and maintain strong client relationships

Requirements

Experience in environmental consultancy; Strong background in ecology, with an ecological degree or similar; Track record of winning work and building client relationships; Excellent communication and organisational skills; Ability to manage people, budgets and multiple projects; Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach; Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance

Benefits

25 days annual leave; Healthcare cash plan; Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme; Life insurance; Discounted gym membership; Paid professional memberships; Clothing allowance; Performance-related rewards and long service awards; Free parking; Regular social and company events