🌿 We’re Hiring: Senior Environmental Consultant and ECOW (Senior Ecologist) 🌿

Babbity Environmental is a boutique consultancy delivering high-quality environmental expertise across Scotland and the UK. With significant experience in Judicial Reviews, Public Inquiries, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for nationally significant projects, we are proud of our reputation for excellence. Our small, dynamic team combines efficiency with deep specialist knowledge, and we are committed to mentoring and supporting professional development.

The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist with ECOW experience to lead on ecological surveys, provide expert advice to clients and act as ECOW on major infrastructure and development projects. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members, ensuring the highest professional standards and contributing to business growth.

Key Responsibilities: ✔ Lead and deliver ecological surveys and assessments across a range of habitats and species

✔ Act as Environmental Clerk of Works (ECOW) on projects

✔ Provide expert ecological advice to clients, contractors, and stakeholders

✔ Prepare high-quality technical reports and EIA documentation

✔ Mentor and support junior staff

✔ Ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation and policy

✔ Support business development activities including proposals and tenders

Requirements: 🔹 At least 5 years’ experience in ecology with a proven UK track record

🔹 Must be based in the UK and able to travel to remote sites

🔹 Strong ECOW experience on infrastructure or development projects

🔹 Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline

🔹 At least Associate membership of CIEEM (Full membership desirable)

🔹 Excellent communication, project management, and report writing skills

🔹 Protected species survey licences (e.g., bats, newts, birds, or other relevant taxa) are highly desirable

What We Offer: ✨ Supported CPD and mentoring opportunities

✨ Private health insurance

✨ Private pension scheme

✨ Attractive salary for the right candidate

✨ Excellent work-life balance and flexible working

✨ Opportunities to work on nationally significant projects

  If you’re an ambitious ecologist ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

 📩 Apply by sending an email and covering letter to alison.ryan@babbity.co.uk and join us in shaping the future of sustainable development.