Ecology Consultant

Waterman Infrastructure & Environment is seeking a motivated Ecology Consultant to join our team in London, based just a stone's throw from Borough Market in the heart of Southwark's dynamic Bankside district!

Our London office is at the centre of some of the most cutting-edge projects in the capital and beyond. We're engaged in delivering sustainability-focused office and commercial premises, healthcare facilities, education schemes, and major new residential communities. From transforming cultural spaces to supporting large-scale infrastructure projects, we are at the forefront of sustainable design and ecological solutions across a wide variety of sectors.

Our Waterman Ecology team is a CIEEM Registered Ecology Practice exemplifying our depth and breadth of experience and technical excellence.

As an Ecology Consultant, you will contribute to delivering ecological surveys, assessments, and mitigation strategies, ensuring that each project meets both ecological and sustainability objectives. You will play a role in early engagement with clients, conducting ecological impact assessments, and providing ongoing support through the implementation of mitigation plans. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with experts across various fields and supporting a wide range of projects both in London and across the UK.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting ecological surveys for a variety of projects across diverse sectors.

• Writing Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and other technical reports.

• Providing ecological advice and guidance to clients, with a focus on biodiversity enhancement and mitigation strategies.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues from different disciplines to integrate ecological requirements into project designs.

• Liaising with regulatory authorities, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure project compliance.

About you: The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Ecology or a related field.

• Full membership of CIEEM (or equivalent).

• Some years experience in ecological consultancy.

• Experience in conducting Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.

• Strong knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning processes.

• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package with annual salary reviews.

• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.

• Hybrid working arrangements and a supportive team environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and progression.

• Exposure to exciting projects with high-profile clients across multiple sectors.

Join our London team and contribute to sustainable, forward-thinking projects. Apply today by sending your CV and cover letter to .

Job type Permanent Posted 2025-03-04T00:00:00 6 months ago

At Waterman we are committed to our people, our communities, and the planet. We are transforming our business and offering our most exciting opportunities yet so now is the time to join us.

We are a Disability Confident organisation, committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy starting with our recruitment and selection process.

Submit your online application, you will receive an automated confirmation email immediately, so you have the comfort of knowing it has been received. If your application is progressed to the first stage you can expect to hear from a member of our dedicated recruitment team.

If successful, an interview will be arranged at a time convenient for both you and our hiring manager, the initial conversation may be via Teams but we are, of course, keen for you to visit our offices, meet the team and therefore, we'd love to meet you face-to-face for a follow up conversation. Good luck, we look forward to welcoming you to the Waterman family!

'All the hard work you put in will result in something that will remain long after you are gone. Its like a stamp you have left on the world.'

Bodunde Balogun - Apprentice, Infrastructure and Environment

'I have felt so welcome during my time here and even in such a short time have learnt a great deal!'