Senior Ecologist
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Posted: 07/07/2026
- £45 - £50 per hour
- South West England
- Contract
Senior Ecologist
Location: South West
Rate: £50 Per hour DOE
Working Pattern: Fully Remote
Contract: 6 - Months
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a Local Authority to appoint a Senior Ecologist to provide specialist ecological input to a busy planning function during a temporary peak in workload.
This is a development management focused role, reviewing planning applications and ensuring robust, proportionate ecological advice that supports lawful, timely determinations.
Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing ecological surveys and impact assessments for a range of planning applications including major and EIA development
- Advising on protected species, licensing considerations, and appropriate mitigation and enhancement
- Reviewing and advising on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) calculations and proposals
- Recommending planning conditions, obligations, and where appropriate, reasons for refusal
- Liaising with planning officers, developers and ecological consultants to provide clear, timely advice
About you:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or similar
- Strong working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy guidance
- Proven experience reviewing ecological reports in a planning context
- Confidence advising on mitigation, compensation and BNG
- Able to manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
How to Apply:
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200 or
Joe O’Halloran
Managing Consultant