Consultant Ecologist
Location: Southampton (Head Office)
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Starting from £30,000+ (DOE)
About Enims
Enims is expanding. We are proud to be working with a diverse range of clients on projects that are both challenging and rewarding. Our head office in Southampton is at the heart of this growth, and we are excited to welcome new talent into our established ecology team. No two days here are ever the same: our projects are varied, dynamic, far from mundane, but always exciting.
The Role
We are seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join our Southampton office. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience who is ready to take the next step in their career, contributing expertise while continuing to grow within a supportive and ambitious team.
As a Consultant Ecologist at Enims, you will:
• Lead ecological surveys, assessments, and monitoring programmes.
• Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategies and integrate them into project design.
• Provide technical input into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and habitat management plans.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver innovative, practical solutions.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle of projects, from scoping and design through to delivery and 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.
• Undertake mandatory training to ensure professional standards and compliance are consistently upheld.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a strong background in ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
- Holding protected species licences will be advantageous
- Brings practical experience in ecological surveys, assessments, and monitoring.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car.
- Is pragmatic, adaptable, and able to balance technical rigour with practical solutions.
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team, recognising that shared goals are achieved through respect, professionalism, and inspiration.
• Is dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about ecology and sustainable landscape design.
• Is keen to continue developing their career while contributing expertise to exciting projects.
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 inspiring projects with great clients.
• A supportive environment where your career progression is 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.