Senior Ecologist
Aspect Ecology Ltd.
Banbury, England, United Kingdom
Science / R&D / Research, Consulting
Are you an experienced ecologist who thrives on delivering high-quality fieldwork and ecological reporting? Are you confident managing your own projects, supporting clients and mentoring others? Are you looking to join a respected consultancy where your skills genuinely shape project outcomes?
We are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our Banbury-based team, supporting projects across Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and the surrounding region. You’ll join a friendly and established group of terrestrial ecology specialists delivering a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, renewable and mixed-use schemes. As part of the APEM Group, you’ll also have access to a wide network of environmental experts, giving you opportunities to broaden your experience and collaborate across disciplines.
In this role, you’ll combine technical delivery with project ownership. You’ll lead surveys, produce high-quality ecological assessments, work directly with clients, and help guide junior colleagues. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your workload while contributing to the continued growth and reputation of our ecology team.
Essential
- Proven experience in ecological consultancy (typically 3+ years).
- Strong terrestrial field survey skills, including UKHab / Phase 1 and protected species surveys.
- Ability to produce high-quality ecological reports (e.g., PEAs, EcIAs, ES chapters, BNG assessments).
- Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
- Experience managing fieldwork and small/medium projects.
- Degree in a relevant subject.
- Full or Associate CIEEM membership (or eligibility).
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Protected species survey licences.
- Experience with NVC or MoRPh surveys.
- Experience preparing mitigation licence applications.
- GIS skills (e.g., QGIS).
- Experience mentoring junior colleagues.
Why join us?
Aspect Ecology is known for high-quality delivery, strong client relationships and a supportive team culture. As part of APEM Group, you’ll enjoy genuine opportunities for progression, professional development and exposure to major national projects. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, specialise and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About the company
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Aspect Ecology's established team is highly qualified in all areas of ecological planning and biodiversity net gain (BNG). Our understanding of the planning system allows us to deliver practical solutions to ecological issues within development sites.
Our ecologists are experienced in undertaking survey work in the majority of UK terrestrial and aquatic habitat types with project work regularly undertaken in England, Wales and Ireland.
Faunal surveys are a mainstay of our work with species specific surveys regularly undertaken for protected species such as bats, Badger, Great Crested Newt, reptiles, Water Vole, Otter, Hazel Dormouse and crayfish as well as red data book or other notable, rare or scarce species.
However, the strength of our practice lies in our expertise in advising with regards to mitigation solutions where significant ecological issues are identified. Our ecologists work closely within a project team to devise mitigation solutions that fit practically within development masterplans so that in most cases both the planned development and any significant ecological interests can be fully accommodated.
Aspect Ecology is an approved Worksafe Consultant recognised by the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum.