Senior Ecologist - Brum
CleanTech TalentBirmingham, England, United Kingdom
Posted January 26, 2026
38000 - 47000 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
CleanTech Talent is a niche recruitment agency that specializes in placing purpose‑driven professionals across the environmental, engineering, consulting, IT, clean‑energy, green‑mobility, and product‑service sectors. With 16 years of combined experience, the firm offers tailored hiring solutions—permanent, contract, and head‑hunting—underpinned by core values of transparency, integrity, collaboration, and responsibility. The company distinguishes itself by its unwavering commitment to sustainability, ensuring that every placement supports NetZero goals and reduces the environmental impact of conventional technologies. CleanTech Talent’s personalized, value‑based approach delivers both employers and candidates the best opportunities for growth in the planet‑critical clean‑tech industry.
Job Description
An established environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join its growing ecology team in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in delivering high-quality ecological work across planning, infrastructure and nature recovery projects, within a collaborative and people-focused environment.
Requirements
- Degree (or higher) in ecology, biological sciences or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of UK ecological legislation and planning policy
- Excellent survey skills, including UK Habitat Classification and specialist species surveys
- Experience liaising with clients, statutory bodies and local planning authorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage projects, budgets and deadlines
- A collaborative, values-led approach to working
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
- 4-day working week on full pay
- Hybrid working model (typically 2 days per week in the office, including site days)
- Supportive, low-ego working culture with real autonomy at senior level
- Progression to Principal level