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Reference #: 23398_1782314008
Location: Bristol, South West
Salary: £65000 - £85000 per annum
Sector: Environment & Water
Type: Permanent
Posted On: 24/06/2026

Team Leader - Ecology

Are you an experienced ecologist with a passion for leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality environmental solutions?

Our client is seeking a Team Leader to join their growing Ecology team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a talented group of specialists, including experts in ornithology, terrestrial ecology, Biodiversity Net Gain, and aquatic and marine ecology. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will partner with professionals across natural capital, arboriculture, landscape architecture, hydrology, geotechnics, and the historic environment.

The Role

You will play a key role in developing and supporting your team while ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring ecology professionals, supporting career development, wellbeing, and technical excellence.
  • Planning team workload and resources alongside senior leadership.
  • Preparing and contributing to commercial and technical tenders.
  • Building strong relationships with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
  • Supporting business growth and raising the profile of the ecology team across the region.
  • Fostering a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
  • Managing and delivering ecological projects from inception through to completion.

About You

  • A relevant degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
  • Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or a desire to progress membership with support available.
  • Proven experience managing and developing teams.
  • Strong ecological consultancy experience, including survey design, mitigation strategies, stakeholder engagement, and on-site implementation.
  • Experience delivering Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and contributing to EIA reports.
  • A track record of developing client relationships and winning work across a range of sectors.

If you are looking for a leadership role where you can influence projects, develop people, and shape the future growth of a successful ecology team, we would love to hear from you.

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