Senior Ecologist
CV-LibraryYO1, York, City of YorktemporaryPosted: 13 August 2026
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Contract Length: Until 02/04/2027
Location: York, Leeds, Newcastle or Doncaster – 3 days onsite however there will be travel so this will be counted as days onsite
Pay Rate to Candidate: £385 PER DAY – umbrella rate
Role: A senior ecologist is required to survey ecosystems and assess the diversity, profusion and behaviours of the different organisms within them.
* Conduct field studies, collecting biological information
* Carry out taxonomy, classifications of organisms, applying sampling strategies and employing a range of habitat survey techniques
* Using specialist software programs, aerial photography and maps to assess environmental impact; analysing the data.
* Working on habitat management and creation, writing reports and issuing recommendations
* Liaising with and advising, site managers, engineers, planners and others associated with a survey building relationships with stakeholders
* Keeping up to date with new environmental policies and legislation, contributing ideas about changes based on ecological findings.
Requirements:
* Full/associate/graduate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (depending on experience/or working towards
* GREEN SKILLS/ SUSTAINABILITY| - Sustainability Management
* Able to work across Senior management and front line staff
* Confident and adaptable
* Able to cover a wide breadth of topics within the field
* Able to collaborate and influence successfully
* Full, clean UK driving licence
Contract Length: Until 02/04/2027
Location: York, Leeds, Newcastle or Doncaster – 3 days onsite however there will be travel so this will be counted as days onsite
Pay Rate to Candidate: £385 PER DAY – umbrella rate
Role: A senior ecologist is required to survey ecosystems and assess the diversity, profusion and behaviours of the different organisms within them.
* Conduct field studies, collecting biological information
* Carry out taxonomy, classifications of organisms, applying sampling strategies and employing a range of habitat survey techniques
* Using specialist software programs, aerial photography and maps to assess environmental impact; analysing the data.
* Working on habitat management and creation, writing reports and issuing recommendations
* Liaising with and advising, site managers, engineers, planners and others associated with a survey building relationships with stakeholders
* Keeping up to date with new environmental policies and legislation, contributing ideas about changes based on ecological findings.
Requirements:
* Full/associate/graduate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (depending on experience/or working towards
* GREEN SKILLS/ SUSTAINABILITY| - Sustainability Management
* Able to work across Senior management and front line staff
* Confident and adaptable
* Able to cover a wide breadth of topics within the field
* Able to collaborate and influence successfully
* Full, clean UK driving licence