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Senior/Principal Ecologist
Sweco —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior/Principal Ecologist
Sweco UK —Bristol
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior / Principal Ecologists - Bristol & Exeter
Arcadis —Bristol
- Project management
- Travel
Senior Ecologist
The Landmark Practice —Bristol
- Project management
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Experienced Landscape Planner (full or part time)
The Landmark Practice —Bristol
- Part-time
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme

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Senior/Principal Ecologist

Sweco -
Bristol

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Report writing
Mentoring

Full job description

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are looking for a Senior/Principal Ecologist who is enthusiastic, curious and looking for that next challenge. This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office/on site and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

We have an amazing opportunity to be a key part of driving our strategies with regards to Nature Recovery, BNG and Natural Capital. This is an exciting time to join Sweco and if you want to be part of a company who is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this job is for you.

What does the role involve?

As a Senior/Principal Ecologist you’ll manage all ecological aspects of projects ensuring best practice is embedded throughout our processes and we’re delivering to a high standard. You’ll prepare competitive bids and tenders, manage site surveys and approve ecology proposals and reports for both technical robustness and branding.

Role responsibilities may include:

Managing large/complex projects
Liaising with project managers and clients on the delivery of ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects
Undertaking desk studies and site based preliminary ecological appraisals, including detailed habitat surveys to accurately describe and map habitats and assess their potential to support notable/protected species
Analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data
Technical report writing including production of preliminary ecological appraisal reports, ecological impact assessments, and protected species licence applications
Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects

In return you’ll get to work on key projects, and we’ll provide the support and development you need as you work towards gaining licences to work with different protected species.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

Experience in managing large/complex projects in the ecology sector within a professional consultancy
A passion for inspiring and mentoring less experienced team members
A thorough understanding of UK survey methodology following relevant legislation, guidelines and best practice.
Experience conducting preliminary ecological appraisals (PEA), protected species surveys and/or habitat surveys
Report writing experience including PEA reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, HRA’s and protected species licences
A degree in Ecology, Environmental or Earth Sciences or a related discipline
CIEEM membership
Eligible for CEnv/CEcol
Protected species survey licence (desirable)
Current and full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

What's in it for you?

Working at Sweco you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop, you’ll be supported with external training where necessary. You’ll be part of a meaningful mission to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s work together to transform society.

Employee Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
Competitive pension contribution
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Company car or car allowance (principal level)
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year).
Cycle2Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice).
Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
We plant a tree for all new starters!

About Us

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed:

Name
The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)
The position title
Requisition/vacancy number

Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

Our Talent Community for experienced professionals is a great way to keep up to date with our latest news, insights, future vacancies, as well as gaining access to exclusive events hosted by our experts.

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