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At E3 Ecology, we want to enjoy what we do and enjoy who we work with. We believe that achieving great outcomes for biodiversity starts with great people. 

We’re a growing ecological consultancy working to understand, protect and enhance the natural environment. From supporting sustainable development and advising clients, to carrying out ecological surveys and delivering practical habitat solutions, our work helps create a better balance between people, development and nature.

We’re always interested in hearing from people who share our curiosity about the natural world and our commitment to doing work that has a positive impact. 

Our current vacancies are listed below, but even if we aren’t hiring specifically for your preferred role, we’d still love to hear from you, particularly for more senior roles. Feel free to send a CV and a brief covering email to mail@e3ecology.co.uk to enquire as to whether we have any suitable roles available to you.

Current Opportunities

Senior Ecologist

Location: Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear, North Yorkshire or Scottish Borders (there may be some flexibility for the right candidate).

Salary: £35-42,000 FTE, depending on experience

Hours: Full time (4-day week may be considered)

Working arrangements: Remote working with site-based survey work in North East England and surrounding areas as required. You will be required to attend a team meeting once a week in either South Northumberland or Durham.


We are now looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our team.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical and practical aspects of ecological consultancy but also wants to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and contribute to the development of a supportive and growing consultancy.


The role

The role will involve a balance of fieldwork, project management, technical work and client liaison. Depending on experience and interests, responsibilities will include:

  • Leading habitat and protected species surveys and preparing high-quality technical reports.
  • Managing ecological projects from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring surveys and assessments are undertaken at the appropriate time of year and that reports and other deliverables meet client requirements and deadlines.
  • Providing practical ecological advice to clients, local authority ecologists and other project consultants.
  • Preparing protected species licence applications and supporting associated mitigation and licensing work.
  • Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team, with the potential for formal line-management responsibilities as the role develops.
  • Undertaking technical review and QA of reports produced by other members of the team.
  • Contributing to habitat creation, enhancement and management projects where appropriate.
  • Taking an active role in the continued development of E3 Ecology and our services.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced ecological consultant who can demonstrate:

Essential

  • Experience of working in ecological consultancy and leading habitat and protected species surveys.
  • Experience of preparing a range of ecological reports and planning-related documents.
  • Strong technical report-writing skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Good knowledge of the UK ecological planning and licensing process.
  • Experience of managing ecological projects and working to client deadlines, with great organisational skills.
  • Good client liaison and communication skills.
  • Good botanical skills, ideally including Phase 1 habitat and/or UKHab survey experience (e.g. FISC level 3 or equivalent)
  • Good GIS skills, ideally using QGIS, together with strong general IT skills.
  • A well-organised and proactive approach to managing workloads.
  • The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team.

Desirable

  • Bat and/or great crested newt survey licences, or sufficient relevant experience to work towards obtaining them.
  • Experience of preparing protected species licence applications.
  • Experience of mentoring or supervising junior staff.
  • CIEEM Associate or Full Membership, or a willingness to work towards membership.
  • Experience of habitat creation, enhancement or management projects.
  • Experience working across a range of development sectors.

We appreciate that experienced ecologists develop different technical specialisms. You do not need to meet every desirable criterion to be considered, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates whose broader consultancy experience and ambitions align with the role.


What we offer

At E3 Ecology, we aim to provide a flexible and supportive working environment alongside opportunities to develop technically and professionally.

Our package includes:

  • £35,000–£42,000 FTE salary, depending on experience and responsibilities.
  • Discretionary annual bonus plus bonus based on length of employment with the company.
  • Remote working with flexibility around fieldwork and project requirements.
  • Flexitime.
  • Paid overtime and/or TOIL.
  • A generous leave entitlement of 20 days’ annual leave, plus your birthday (or nearest working day), three additional days between Christmas and New Year, and bank holidays.
  • Additional annual leave based on length of service.
  • Employee Health Cash Plan.
  • Pension contributions.
  • Tailored training opportunities and structured career progression.
  • Regular workload and project reviews.
  • A supportive, friendly working environment.
  • Opportunities to undertake a varied range of ecological survey and consultancy work

How to apply

If you are an experienced ecologist looking for a role offering genuine flexibility, varied consultancy work and the opportunity to take ownership of projects, we’d be very happy to hear from you.

We are also open to speaking with candidates who feel they may be better suited to an Ecologist, Principal Ecologist or Associate-level position, depending on their experience and ambitions.

Please send your CV and a short covering email to mail@e3ecology.co.uk. The closing date for this post is Friday 23rd October 2026.