Senior Ecologist


Company:	Kier Group
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	GL1 1UB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	22 Sept 2026

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Summary

We're looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our Kier Design team based in Gloucester.

Location: GloucesterHours: 37.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Ecologist, you'll be working within the Kier Design team, supporting them in delivering ecological services on a high-profile landscape-led major highways project in Gloucestershire. The role will predominantly provide support on the A417 Missing Link project, with the opportunity to also support on a wider portfolio of projects. You'll be site-based and responsible for overseeing the delivery of ecological mitigation including the construction of a green bridge, numerous wildlife crossings and vast areas of habitat creation.

Your day to day will include:

-Leading on the delivery of ecological services on the A417, as well as other projects across road, rail, water and property sectors

-Overseeing the management of construction risks associated with ecology and ensuring mitigation measures are correctly implemented

-Supervising contractors to ensure compliance with environmental management plans, consents, licences and agreed methodologies

-Carrying out pre-construction checks, regular site inspections and producing toolbox talks

-Leading client and stakeholder meetings whilst mentoring junior ecologists

What are we looking for?

This role of Senior Ecologist is great for you if:

-You hold an ecology degree or equivalent experience and are a member of CIEEM or equivalent

-Have demonstrable experience as an ecologist on projects with a robust understanding of UK nature conservation legislation and policy

-Can demonstrate strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly

-Are experienced working collaboratively with designers and other key stakeholders effectively

-You hold a full driving licence

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

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