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Bennett & Game are proud to be representing an award-winning multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, previously recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 Companies to Work For. With offices across the country, including a strong presence in Leeds, they deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across infrastructure, development, and environmental sectors. Due to sustained growth within their environmental division, they are now seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their Leeds office and take a leading role across a diverse portfolio of ecology projects within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Senior Ecologist Job Overview Lead and deliver ecological surveys including Phase 1 habitat assessments, protected species surveys, and complex site evaluationsProduce high-quality ecological reports such as Ecological Impact Assessments, mitigation strategies, biodiversity net gain assessments, and technical guidance for planningProvide senior-level ecological input into multidisciplinary design teams, working closely with arboriculturists, landscape architects, planners, and engineersDevelop mitigation and compensation strategies for protected species and habitats, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practiceOversee ecological elements during construction phases, including contractor briefings, monitoring, and compliance checksSupport business development activities, contributing to proposals, tender submissions, and client engagementMentor and review the work of junior ecologists, supporting their technical development and field training Senior Ecologist Job Requirements Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, or a related disciplineSignificant experience working as an ecologist within consultancy, with a strong track record delivering survey progr