Senior Ecologist at Pick Everard in England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

data analysis

field surveys

report production

strategy development

proposal prep

client liaison

Liaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders on technical strategy and advice.
Undertaking analysis and reviewing ecological data for accuracy and quality.
Identifying and supporting the development of strategies on ecological constraints and opportunities on potential projects.
Producing ecological reports, including specific assessments and management plans.
Preparing work and fee proposals and contributing to project bidding.
Organising and leading on field surveys and monitoring survey progress.
Organising and supporting in Ecological Clerk of Works roles.

Requirements

chartered ecologist

ecology degree

gis

ms office

driving licence

biodiversity metric

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management at appropriate level. (or equivalent)
Experience of mitigation licence processes relevant to protected species.
A degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
Understanding of relevant legislation, case law and planning policy relevant to ecology.
Knowledge of relevant guidance and standards for a range of species.
Experience of appraising projects for potential ecological constraints and opportunities.
Experience of working with GIS software.
Experience in survey design and mitigation for protected species and coordination of sub-consultants.
Understanding Health and Safety issues relevant to surveying and report any hazards onsite and supporting in preparing risk avoiding measures.
Organisational and communication skills applied to clients and project teams.
Experience in surveying UK habitats - ideally FISC 4 botanical skills. (or able to achieve this within 12 months with Pick Everard support)
Enjoys working outdoors, willingness to complete fields surveys and work some antisocial hours.
Agile working.
Experience in the use of the Statutory Biodiversity Metric to evidence Biodiversity Net Gain.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Valid driving license required.

Benefits

Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
Stakeholder pension.
Professional subscriptions.
26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
Employee Discount Scheme.
Career and Professional Development.
Eyecare Scheme.
Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1866

Founded

The company was established in Leicester.

£150m

Project Cost

Upgrade of Severn Trent's Minworth sewage works.

£71m

Annual Turnover

Financial performance before acquisition.

13 offices

Regional Presence

The company's national coverage with offices across the UK.

Over the decades the company tackled major public infrastructure—water supply pipelines, hospitals, schools, factories—and rebuilt Britain post‑World War II.
It delivers multi-disciplinary services across architecture, structural, civil and water engineering, cost consultancy, project and facilities management on projects from prisons to sewage treatment works.

Culture + Values

Professionalism: We act with the highest standards of integrity and respect towards everyone we work with and for. We seek out and nurture talent. We believe in excellence in all areas of our work. We are collaborative, open, honest and accountable.
Compassion: We make every effort to protect our environment and bring about positive change to the communities we serve. We are passionate about improving health and wellbeing… Our teams are collaborative and proactive. We ask questions and listen to every answer.
Drive: We put our clients first. Our curiosity drives us to continuously find and deliver better solutions and more successful outcomes… we are always learning how to make things better.
Positive: We are friendly and inclusive. We foster a strong sense of belonging… We champion diversity and promote personal growth, self‑improvement and continuous education. We enjoy what we do and celebrate each other’s successes.

Environment + Sustainability

Two-thirds reduction

Carbon footprint reduction

Achieved through hybrid working practices.

600+ staff

Whole-practice sustainability training

Includes Passivhaus training levels 1–3 for employees.

32 roles

Sustainability Champions

Embedded in firm-wide culture to drive sustainability efforts.

45% focus

Circular economy contribution

Part of their net zero strategy and climate resilience efforts.

Committed to achieving net zero carbon, maintaining pandemic-era carbon reduction levels and accounting for work-from-home emissions.
Signed Construction Declares Climate and Biodiversity Emergency, RIBA 2030 Challenge and Better Buildings Partnership Design for Performance.
Supporting clients to achieve net zero or net zero-ready through energy-efficient design, renewables and verified carbon offsetting.
Strategic pillars include fostering a just transition; circular economy; climate-resilient design; human-centric wellbeing environments; enhancing green and blue space; measuring outcomes via clear targets.
Use ISO 14091 climate data to inform net zero strategies, circular economy focus (45% of carbon challenge), social‑value just‑transition frameworks.
Placed on ESPO 500_23 framework for consultancy on decarbonisation and net zero strategies.

Inclusion & Diversity

13‑point plan

Diversity Strategy

A comprehensive plan that includes various initiatives to promote diversity and equity within the organization.

50% mentees female

Mentoring Program

RISE mentoring program shows strong gender representation with almost 50% of mentees being female.

40% senior promotions

Gender Representation

Female employees have been elevated to leadership roles at a significant rate over the past year.

10% staff STEM Ambassadors

Industry Leadership

Over 10% of staff actively promote diversity and inclusion in STEM fields through ambassador programs.

Above‑average diversity rates compared to wider industry.

Articles

Careers

Projects

Sustainability

Role

Description

data analysis

field surveys

report production

strategy development

proposal prep

client liaison

Liaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders on technical strategy and advice.
Undertaking analysis and reviewing ecological data for accuracy and quality.
Identifying and supporting the development of strategies on ecological constraints and opportunities on potential projects.
Producing ecological reports, including specific assessments and management plans.
Preparing work and fee proposals and contributing to project bidding.
Organising and leading on field surveys and monitoring survey progress.
Organising and supporting in Ecological Clerk of Works roles.

Requirements

chartered ecologist

ecology degree

gis

ms office

driving licence

biodiversity metric

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management at appropriate level. (or equivalent)
Experience of mitigation licence processes relevant to protected species.
A degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
Understanding of relevant legislation, case law and planning policy relevant to ecology.
Knowledge of relevant guidance and standards for a range of species.
Experience of appraising projects for potential ecological constraints and opportunities.
Experience of working with GIS software.
Experience in survey design and mitigation for protected species and coordination of sub-consultants.
Understanding Health and Safety issues relevant to surveying and report any hazards onsite and supporting in preparing risk avoiding measures.
Organisational and communication skills applied to clients and project teams.
Experience in surveying UK habitats - ideally FISC 4 botanical skills. (or able to achieve this within 12 months with Pick Everard support)
Enjoys working outdoors, willingness to complete fields surveys and work some antisocial hours.
Agile working.
Experience in the use of the Statutory Biodiversity Metric to evidence Biodiversity Net Gain.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Valid driving license required.

Benefits

Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
Stakeholder pension.
Professional subscriptions.
26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
Employee Discount Scheme.
Career and Professional Development.
Eyecare Scheme.
Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1866

Founded

The company was established in Leicester.

£150m

Project Cost

Upgrade of Severn Trent's Minworth sewage works.

£71m

Annual Turnover

Financial performance before acquisition.

13 offices

Regional Presence

The company's national coverage with offices across the UK.

Over the decades the company tackled major public infrastructure—water supply pipelines, hospitals, schools, factories—and rebuilt Britain post‑World War II.
It delivers multi-disciplinary services across architecture, structural, civil and water engineering, cost consultancy, project and facilities management on projects from prisons to sewage treatment works.

Culture + Values

Professionalism: We act with the highest standards of integrity and respect towards everyone we work with and for. We seek out and nurture talent. We believe in excellence in all areas of our work. We are collaborative, open, honest and accountable.
Compassion: We make every effort to protect our environment and bring about positive change to the communities we serve. We are passionate about improving health and wellbeing… Our teams are collaborative and proactive. We ask questions and listen to every answer.
Drive: We put our clients first. Our curiosity drives us to continuously find and deliver better solutions and more successful outcomes… we are always learning how to make things better.
Positive: We are friendly and inclusive. We foster a strong sense of belonging… We champion diversity and promote personal growth, self‑improvement and continuous education. We enjoy what we do and celebrate each other’s successes.

Environment + Sustainability

Two-thirds reduction

Carbon footprint reduction

Achieved through hybrid working practices.

600+ staff

Whole-practice sustainability training

Includes Passivhaus training levels 1–3 for employees.

32 roles

Sustainability Champions

Embedded in firm-wide culture to drive sustainability efforts.

45% focus

Circular economy contribution

Part of their net zero strategy and climate resilience efforts.

Committed to achieving net zero carbon, maintaining pandemic-era carbon reduction levels and accounting for work-from-home emissions.
Signed Construction Declares Climate and Biodiversity Emergency, RIBA 2030 Challenge and Better Buildings Partnership Design for Performance.
Supporting clients to achieve net zero or net zero-ready through energy-efficient design, renewables and verified carbon offsetting.
Strategic pillars include fostering a just transition; circular economy; climate-resilient design; human-centric wellbeing environments; enhancing green and blue space; measuring outcomes via clear targets.
Use ISO 14091 climate data to inform net zero strategies, circular economy focus (45% of carbon challenge), social‑value just‑transition frameworks.
Placed on ESPO 500_23 framework for consultancy on decarbonisation and net zero strategies.

Inclusion & Diversity

13‑point plan

Diversity Strategy

A comprehensive plan that includes various initiatives to promote diversity and equity within the organization.

50% mentees female

Mentoring Program

RISE mentoring program shows strong gender representation with almost 50% of mentees being female.

40% senior promotions

Gender Representation

Female employees have been elevated to leadership roles at a significant rate over the past year.

10% staff STEM Ambassadors

Industry Leadership

Over 10% of staff actively promote diversity and inclusion in STEM fields through ambassador programs.

Above‑average diversity rates compared to wider industry.

Articles

Careers

Projects

Sustainability