14 Biodiversity jobs in the United Kingdom

The Opportunity

At Eight Versa, we're passionate about integrating sustainability into businesses through impactful and credible solutions. Our diverse team of Consultants, Architects, Engineers, and Ecologists work collaboratively to deliver tailored strategies for both corporate and built environments. Leveraging over 16 years of experience, we're actively making a real difference.

Are you an experienced Ecologist with drive and ambition We offer a unique opportunity to join our passionate team, collaborating with progressive clients on diverse projects across the UK, with the potential for international involvement. This is an ideal environment to significantly further your career, delivering impactful results across our varied client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

You'll be an integral team player with an innovative approach, undertaking diverse responsibilities. These will range from conducting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and metric calculations to preparing BREEAM Ecology reports, planning documents, and overseeing project management.

As part of our growing team, you'll have the chance to manage a portfolio of projects across various developments and cultivate strong professional connections with clients.

We're committed to your growth, enabling you to gain and develop both technical and transferable consultancy skills. We offer comprehensive on-the-job training and valuable experience working within a multidisciplinary company that actively supports and encourages career progression.

Personal Attributes

We welcome applicants who have the following skills and experience:

• Proven ecological consultancy experience.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain processes, including producing biodiversity net gain assessments, designing, and delivering net gain solutions.
• Understanding of BREEAM ecology reports.
• Member of, or working towards membership of, the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• Understanding of ecological reports for planning.
• A good understanding of UK and EU legislation, planning policy, and best practice.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Innovative and solution-based approach to surveys and design advice.
• An excellent communicator within the team and with clients.

What We Offer: 

• We provide a competitive salary along with the potential for a discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your performance.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement after two years of service.
• Paid Birthday time off.
• Paid Christmas time off (3 days between Christmas and New Years).
• Hybrid working.
• Budget for training, learning, and development programs to support your professional growth, empower you to thrive in your role, and prepare you for future opportunities.
• Possibility to work from home (abroad) for two weeks each year.
• Health insurance that includes health assessments, a guaranteed online GP appointment within 48 hours, physiotherapy, mental health support, and wellness services with perks such as monthly cinema tickets, discounted gym membership, weekly hand-crafted coffee or healthy smoothies, cashback, and discounts on healthy food.
• Weekly after-work yoga.
• Family-friendly benefits such as enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay.
• 8 hours or an 'Eight Day' per month to be used for training and development courses; Team building, team learning, and development events; Volunteering or charity events.
• We celebrate achievements and organise epic socials.
• Your success won't go unnoticed. We've got you covered!

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Ecologist with the drive and ambition to work on a variety of exciting projects and would like to know more about joining our team, then apply now.

This position offers a unique chance to drive the growth and development of the Ecology and Biodiversity Team, handling a diverse portfolio of projects from small single-plot developments to large-scale Environmental Impact Assessments. The hub is based in the West Midlands with flexibility on location, ideally within an hour commute of Wolverhampton.

• Providing leadership and technical review within the Ecology and Biodiversity Team
• Mentoring junior members of staff
• Undertaking field surveys across various habitats and species
• Advising on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and protected species mitigation
• Contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments and project delivery
• Engaging in stakeholder consultation and financial management

• BSc and/or MSc in Ecology or a related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Broad understanding of the planning process and ecological assessment
• Strong field survey experience across diverse species and habitats
• Applied knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
• Understanding of protected site legislation and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Financial management experience at the project or team level

• Holder of protected species licences (e.g., great crested newt, bats)
• Line management experience
• Stakeholder consultation experience with bodies like Natural England
• Innovative approach to developing ecological solutions

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• Paid subscription to a relevant professional body
• Tailored training opportunities
• 33 days annual leave with buy/sell options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• One volunteering day per year for a cause of your choice
• Flexible parental leave
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes

If you are an experienced ecology and biodiversity professional looking for a new opportunity to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

This position offers a unique chance to drive the growth and development of the Ecology and Biodiversity Team, handling a diverse portfolio of projects from small single-plot developments to large-scale Environmental Impact Assessments. The hub is based in the West Midlands with flexibility on location, ideally within an hour commute of Wolverhampton.

• Providing leadership and technical review within the Ecology and Biodiversity Team
• Mentoring junior members of staff
• Undertaking field surveys across various habitats and species
• Advising on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and protected species mitigation
• Contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments and project delivery
• Engaging in stakeholder consultation and financial management

• BSc and/or MSc in Ecology or a related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Broad understanding of the planning process and ecological assessment
• Strong field survey experience across diverse species and habitats
• Applied knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
• Understanding of protected site legislation and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Financial management experience at the project or team level

• Holder of protected species licences (e.g., great crested newt, bats)
• Line management experience
• Stakeholder consultation experience with bodies like Natural England
• Innovative approach to developing ecological solutions

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• Paid subscription to a relevant professional body
• Tailored training opportunities
• 33 days annual leave with buy/sell options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• One volunteering day per year for a cause of your choice
• Flexible parental leave
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes

If you are an experienced ecology and biodiversity professional looking for a new opportunity to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

At Eight Versa, we're passionate about integrating sustainability into businesses through impactful and credible solutions. Our diverse team of Consultants, Architects, Engineers, and Ecologists work collaboratively to deliver tailored strategies for both corporate and built environments. Leveraging over 16 years of experience, we're actively making a real difference.

Are you an experienced Ecologist with drive and ambition We offer a unique opportunity to join our passionate team, collaborating with progressive clients on diverse projects across the UK, with the potential for international involvement. This is an ideal environment to significantly further your career, delivering impactful results across our varied client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

You'll be an integral team player with an innovative approach, undertaking diverse responsibilities. These will range from conducting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and metric calculations to preparing BREEAM Ecology reports, planning documents, and overseeing project management.

As part of our growing team, you'll have the chance to manage a portfolio of projects across various developments and cultivate strong professional connections with clients.

We're committed to your growth, enabling you to gain and develop both technical and transferable consultancy skills. We offer comprehensive on-the-job training and valuable experience working within a multidisciplinary company that actively supports and encourages career progression.

Personal Attributes

We welcome applicants who have the following skills and experience:

• Proven ecological consultancy experience.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain processes, including producing biodiversity net gain assessments, designing, and delivering net gain solutions.
• Understanding of BREEAM ecology reports.
• Member of, or working towards membership of, the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• Understanding of ecological reports for planning.
• A good understanding of UK and EU legislation, planning policy, and best practice.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Innovative and solution-based approach to surveys and design advice.
• An excellent communicator within the team and with clients.

What We Offer: 

• We provide a competitive salary along with the potential for a discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your performance.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement after two years of service.
• Paid Birthday time off.
• Paid Christmas time off (3 days between Christmas and New Years).
• Hybrid working.
• Budget for training, learning, and development programs to support your professional growth, empower you to thrive in your role, and prepare you for future opportunities.
• Possibility to work from home (abroad) for two weeks each year.
• Health insurance that includes health assessments, a guaranteed online GP appointment within 48 hours, physiotherapy, mental health support, and wellness services with perks such as monthly cinema tickets, discounted gym membership, weekly hand-crafted coffee or healthy smoothies, cashback, and discounts on healthy food.
• Weekly after-work yoga.
• Family-friendly benefits such as enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay.
• 8 hours or an 'Eight Day' per month to be used for training and development courses; Team building, team learning, and development events; Volunteering or charity events.
• We celebrate achievements and organise epic socials.
• Your success won't go unnoticed. We've got you covered!

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Ecologist with the drive and ambition to work on a variety of exciting projects and would like to know more about joining our team, then apply now.

The Opportunity:

At Eight Versa, we're passionate about integrating sustainability into businesses through impactful and credible solutions. Our diverse team of consultants, architects, engineers, and ecologists works collaboratively to deliver tailored strategies for both corporate and built environments. Leveraging over 16 years of experience, we're actively making a real difference.

Are you an experienced Ecologist with drive and ambition? We offer a unique opportunity to join our passionate team, collaborating with progressive clients on diverse projects across the UK, with the potential for international involvement. This is an ideal environment to significantly further your career, delivering impactful results across our varied client portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

You'll be an integral team player with an innovative approach, undertaking diverse responsibilities. These will range from conducting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and metric calculations to preparing BREEAM Ecology reports, planning documents, and overseeing project management. You will also conduct and oversee a variety of ecological surveys, and analyse collected data to produce detailed reports. As part of our growing team, you'll have the chance to manage a portfolio of projects across various developments and cultivate strong professional connections with clients.

We're committed to your growth, enabling you to gain and develop both technical and transferable consultancy skills. We offer comprehensive on-the-job training and valuable experience working within a multidisciplinary company that actively supports and encourages career progression.

Personal attributes:

We welcome applicants who have the following skills and experience:

• Proven ecological consultancy experience.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain processes, including producing biodiversity net gain assessments, designing, and delivering net gain solutions.
• Understanding of BREEAM ecology reports.
• Member of, or working towards membership of, the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• Understanding of ecological reports for planning.
• A good understanding of UK and EU legislation, planning policy, and best practice.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Innovative and solution-based approach to surveys and design advice.
• An excellent communicator within the team and with clients.

What we offer:

• We provide a competitive salary along with the potential for a discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your performance.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement after two years of service.
• Paid Birthday time off.
• Paid Christmas time off (3 days between Christmas and New Years).
• Hybrid Working.
• Budget for training, learning, and development programs to support your professional growth, empower you to thrive in your role, and prepare you for future opportunities.
• Possibility to work from home (abroad) for two weeks each year.
• Health insurance that includes health assessments, a guaranteed online GP appointment within 48 hours, physiotherapy, mental health support, and wellness services with perks such as monthly cinema tickets, discounted gym membership, weekly hand-crafted coffee or healthy smoothies, cashback, and discounts on healthy food.
• Weekly after-work yoga.
• Family-friendly benefits such as enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay.
• 8 hours or an 'Eight Day' per month to be used for training and development courses; team building, team learning, and development events; volunteering or charity events.
• We celebrate achievements and organise epic socials.

Your success won't go unnoticed. We've got you covered!

How to apply:

If you are an experienced Ecologist with the drive and ambition to work on a variety of exciting projects and would like to know more about joining our team, please send us an email at or apply directly on LinkedIn.

We politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position.

Contract Type: 2 posts available - 1 permanent post; and 1 Fixed term 2 year contract post available

Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing biodiversity? Do you want to influence how development and ecology coexist across South Norfolk and Broadland? Join our ambitious and forward-thinking Planning team as a Principal Ecologist and Biodiversity Officer.

As part of our dynamic One Planning team, you'll be at the forefront of integrating ecology into planning decisions. You'll provide expert advice on Protected species; Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), Habitats Regulations, and ecological impacts across a diverse landscape-from urban centres to rural parishes and market towns and across a large range of applications from householder, agricultural, residential, commercial and NSIP schemes.

You'll help shape how we respond to environmental legislation and local priorities, you will collaborate across disciplines to embed biodiversity into sustainable growth strategies and will ensure that ecology and biodiversity is not just protected but enhanced through development.

We are therefore looking for a Principal Ecologist and Biodiversity Officer to work within our multi-disciplinary Majors team that is motivated and ambitious, is a strong team player and ready to play a vital role in helping to balance the delivery of the large growth agenda with protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

The post requires the ability to drive a car but offers a live/work balance with hybrid home and office working. Office days are located in the modern Horizon office building located just outside the historic City of Norwich, a university and cathedral city with a thriving regional arts scene and cosmopolitan culture situated in an area of exceptional natural beauty including The Broads and the Norfolk Coast. The city has the facilities of a regional capital and great transport links. The offices are served directly by city centre bus connections and has its own Beryl bike docking station as well as plentiful cycle parking.

Essential requirements

Professional qualification in Biology/Ecology or related science with relevant work experience and an understanding and knowledge of the planning system.

Full UK driving license and access to a car.

Please refer to the attached Role Profiles for further insights and job specifications.

Closing Date:27th August :45 pm

Interview Date: 3rd September 2025

Contract Type: 2 posts available - 1 permanent post; and 1 Fixed term 2 year contract post available

Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing biodiversity? Do you want to influence how development and ecology coexist across South Norfolk and Broadland? Join our ambitious and forward-thinking Planning team as a Principal Ecologist and Biodiversity Officer.

As part of our dynamic One Planning team, you'll be at the forefront of integrating ecology into planning decisions. You'll provide expert advice on Protected species; Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), Habitats Regulations, and ecological impacts across a diverse landscape-from urban centres to rural parishes and market towns and across a large range of applications from householder, agricultural, residential, commercial and NSIP schemes.

You'll help shape how we respond to environmental legislation and local priorities, you will collaborate across disciplines to embed biodiversity into sustainable growth strategies and will ensure that ecology and biodiversity is not just protected but enhanced through development.

We are therefore looking for a Principal Ecologist and Biodiversity Officer to work within our multi-disciplinary Majors team that is motivated and ambitious, is a strong team player and ready to play a vital role in helping to balance the delivery of the large growth agenda with protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

The post requires the ability to drive a car but offers a live/work balance with hybrid home and office working. Office days are located in the modern Horizon office building located just outside the historic City of Norwich, a university and cathedral city with a thriving regional arts scene and cosmopolitan culture situated in an area of exceptional natural beauty including The Broads and the Norfolk Coast. The city has the facilities of a regional capital and great transport links. The offices are served directly by city centre bus connections and has its own Beryl bike docking station as well as plentiful cycle parking.

Essential requirements

Professional qualification in Biology/Ecology or related science with relevant work experience and an understanding and knowledge of the planning system.

Full UK driving license and access to a car.

Please refer to the attached Role Profiles for further insights and job specifications.

Closing Date:27th August :45 pm

Interview Date: 3rd September 2025

Contract Type: 2 posts available - 1 permanent post; and 1 Fixed term 2 year contract post available

Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing biodiversity? Do you want to influence how development and ecology coexist across South Norfolk and Broadland? Join our ambitious and forward-thinking Planning team as a Principal Ecologist and Biodiversity Officer.

As part of our dynamic One Planning.