Sheffield, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/07/2025

We provide lifecycle support to companies and projects to help them deliver their objectives and support the transition to a greener economy.

We help our clients overcome challenges and realize opportunities that sustainability can bring to their business.

We develop innovative solutions to environmental challenges and opportunities.

Job Description

As a Consultant Ecologist, you will conduct ecological surveys, data analysis, and support broader conservation projects.

Who are we?

We are Envance, an environmental and sustainability management consultancy driven by our values and core beliefs. We believe that a better future for people and the planet doesn't need to come at the expense of success in the present.

Our purpose is to help our clients become more sustainable and realize the opportunities and benefits this can bring to their business.

Achieving positive outcomes and adding value is central to our approach. We offer pragmatic, positive, and innovative advice, embracing new and emerging methods.

We believe that we can achieve more together, working with our clients and supply chain partners to deliver projects and improve performance for a better future.

Our Team

We believe our success lies in our team's strength. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, resulting in a talented and diverse team with various backgrounds and expertise.

Our ecology team includes experienced technical experts, environmental data analysts, and enthusiastic assistants committed to developing their skills and finding innovative solutions.

As a small consultancy, teamwork is essential. We collaborate internally and with partners and clients, believing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Professional Development

Supporting our team's professional growth is very important. We want our people to thrive at Envance and support their personal and professional aspirations. We offer an individualized training plan with an unlimited training budget.

Flexibility

We believe people perform best when they can work in a way that suits them, with flexible hours and location. We aim to maintain a healthy work/life balance for all.

Job Purpose

As a Consultant Ecologist, you will conduct ecological surveys, data analysis, and support conservation projects, working with Junior Ecologists and senior staff to assess habitats, conduct species surveys, and contribute to environmental impact assessments. Your role is vital in ensuring ecological compliance and promoting biodiversity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and protected species surveys.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support ecological impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Provide ecological advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and best practices.
• Collaborate with conservation organizations and local authorities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to research projects.

Requirements

We seek individuals who will thrive at Envance, possessing attributes such as:

• Self-starter, eager to develop professionally and proactively find solutions.
• Pride in producing high-quality written work.
• Effective collaborator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in ecological impact assessment, PEA, BNG, and managing survey programs.
• Protected species licenses or willingness to pursue one or more.
• Experience leading survey teams or mentoring early-career ecologists.
• Experience supporting tendering and fee proposals.
• A relevant degree and professional experience.
• Membership or willingness to join CIEEM.
• Full UK driving license.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Additional leave after 2 years of service.
• Birthday leave.
• Unlimited training budget with personalized training plans.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Monthly well-being allowance.
• Discretionary profit share scheme.
• Free parking.

We are flexible to meet your needs. If you're the right fit, we can make it work.