Senior Field Ecologist

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, natural science, or related biological discipline (postgraduate degree desirable)
• 5-7 years' experience in environmental consultancy or similar
• Previous consultancy experience
• Previous experience in mentoring and coaching junior staff
• Full or eligible for full membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
• Strong knowledge of ecological legislation
• Experience in habitat and species survey design and implementation
• Proven track record managing EcIA and AA for large projects
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills
• Excellent report writing skills and proven project management abilities

What We Can Offer You

Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support. We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:

• Competitive salary

• Performance-related bonus

• Pension scheme with matching contributions

• Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit

• Work from abroad

• Flexible working hours

• Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform

• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding

• Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave

• Company and birthday annual leave days

• Death in Service benefit

• Tax saver - travel and bike to work

• Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees

• Talent Development Programmes

• Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy