Senior Ecologist 

Location: Southampton (Head Office)
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About Enims

Enims is expanding. We are proud to work with a diverse range of clients on projects that are both challenging and rewarding. Our head office in Southampton is at the centre of this growth, and we are excited to welcome a Senior Ecologist into our established team. No two days here are ever the same: our projects are varied, dynamic, and always exciting.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Southampton office. This is a leadership role for someone with significant experience who is ready to take responsibility for delivering complex projects, mentoring colleagues, and shaping outcomes that make a real difference.

As a Senior Ecologist at Enims, you will:

• Lead and oversee ecological surveys, assessments, and monitoring programmes.

• Drive delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategies and ensure integration into project design.

• Hold multiple Natural England protected species licences and apply them confidently in project delivery.

• Provide senior-level technical input into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), habitat creation, and management plans.

• Mentor and support junior and consultant colleagues, fostering growth and progression.

• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative, practical, and high-quality solutions.

• Take responsibility for project delivery from scoping through to implementation and long-term monitoring.

• Undertake daily travel to project sites, often covering significant distances, as a core part of the role. Flexibility, resilience, and readiness to travel are essential to supporting clients and delivering projects on the ground.

• Complete mandatory training to ensure professional standards and compliance are consistently upheld.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has extensive experience in ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline.

• Brings strong technical expertise in surveys, assessments, monitoring, and BNG delivery.

• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car.

• Is pragmatic, adaptable, and able to balance technical rigour with practical solutions.

• Is dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about ecology and sustainable landscape design.

• Enjoys leading and mentoring within a collaborative, respectful, and supportive team.

• Is motivated by growth and progression, both personally and for the wider team.

• Embodies our values: professional in approach, respectful in collaboration, inspirational in leadership, and committed to sustainable outcomes.

Why Join Us

At Enims, we work hard, but we support each other. You will be part of a team that values growth, professionalism, and innovation. Our culture is built on respect, inspiration, and sustainability — principles that guide both our work and our relationships with clients.

We offer:

• Opportunities to lead high-profile projects with great clients.

• A supportive environment where leadership and career progression are encouraged.

• The chance to contribute to meaningful, exciting work that goes beyond the ordinary.

• A team ethos where collaboration and shared success are at the heart of everything we do.

• As well as a generous employment package including well being days, generous holiday and access to company pool car. 

If you would like to find out more about this role or discuss your own skills set, please feel free to contact us on info@enims.co.uk quoting reference WR202512 with this role title and your CV and covering letter.