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Ecological Consultant / Senior Ecological Consultant - Wales and West

ORCA

West Midlands, UK

Posted on Oct 21, 2026

We're looking for an experienced Ecological Consultant or Senior Ecological Consultant to join our growing team, located in or around the West Midlands, specifically Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire and Welsh borders.

The successful candidate will be involved in the direct project management and delivery of a wide range of projects, including baseline ecological surveys, report writing and mitigation design for planning and biodiversity net gain assessments.

As a people-focused consultancy, you’ll receive all the support you need to develop as an individual and grow your career. We offer 24 days of annual leave (increasing with service), flexible and remote working, a discretionary performance-related bonus, employee assistance program, Time Off in Lieu and paid overtime, and we are committed to support your personal and professional development.

Middlemarch celebrates diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and is committed to providing fair and equal access to opportunities for all candidates.

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in ecological consultancy.

Essential skills and experience include:

Competency in UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) surveys and assessments.
Experience of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessment using the Defra Metric.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage workloads, and project delivery.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as the role involves working closely with clients and colleagues.

A valid CSCS card and protected species survey licences would be advantageous but are not essential.

See more open positions at ORCA