Senior Ecology Consultant Remote | Full-time | Lucion Group
Please note: This is a remote-role but you must be based in the South East or Within 1 hour of Manchester or Leeds
Shape the Future of Ecology – Your Way. Are you an experienced ecologist ready to step into a role where your ideas are valued, your career is supported, and your work genuinely makes a difference? At Lucion, we’re building something special – and we want you to be part of it.
We’re on the lookout for a driven and collaborative Senior Ecology Consultant to help lead our expanding ecology offering. You’ll work on a variety of high-profile and meaningful projects across the UK, with the flexibility and trust to do your best work – whether that’s from home, in the field, or with colleagues.
What You'll Be Doing: Leading a wide range of habitat and protected species surveys Delivering high-quality reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and management plans Supporting clients with planning, mitigation, and licensing advice Mentoring junior consultants and shaping our growing ecology team Working with purpose-led clients across sectors like infrastructure, energy, and development Contributing to innovations in biodiversity net gain, nature-based solutions, and more
What We’re Looking For: At least 4 years of consultancy experience Strong field skills and confident in protected species identification and mitigation Excellent report writing and client communication skills Full UK driving licence
Why Lucion? ✅ Real flexibility – work from anywhere, flex your hours, and focus on outputs ✅ A voice at the table – your input will help shape our ecology services and strategy ✅ Career growth – we’ll support you with training, mentoring, and a clear progression path ✅ Diverse projects – from habitat creation to BNG and environmental impact work ✅ Values-led culture – we care about people, the planet, and doing the right thing ✅ Great benefits – competitive salary, company car scheme, enhanced leave, and more
Ready to make your mark? We’re not just filling a role – we’re building a team of people who care about the environment and each other. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for an informal chat.
Principal Ecology Consultant
Location: Remote working with or 1 day per week in our Shoreditch office (or more if you wish!)
Who Are We? Lucion is a purpose-driven, beyond net-zero company , dedicated to protecting people from hazardous environments and protecting the environment from the impacts of people. Our name, Luc (to illuminate) / ion (to take action), reflects our mission, to shed light on challenges and take action.
We facilitate the sustainable development of clients across 12 key sectors worldwide providing risk mitigation services through inspection, assessment and advisory services. Our commitment to quality across those areas is reflected in our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations. We are the first choice for a safer and more sustainable future.
About Role Are you a passionate and experienced ecologist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work with a dynamic and growing team committed to delivering innovative, practical, and sustainable ecological solutions?
At Lucion, our Ecology team is at the forefront of helping clients achieve compliance with ecological regulations while promoting sustainable development. From Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultancy to protected species surveys and ecological licensing, we help clients balance development needs with environmental conservation.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Ecologist to join us as a Principal Consultant on a full-time, permanent basis.
How You’ll Contribute Lead and manage a variety of ecological surveys and mitigation strategies. Conduct and oversee Phase 1/UK Habs habitat surveys and protected species assessments. Deliver expert ecological reporting, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA) Mentor and support junior team members, helping them develop their expertise. Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders, offering expert advice and solutions. Maintain and build strong client relationships, ensuring high standards of ecological consultancy.
Knowledge and Skills Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field. At least four years of professional experience in ecological consultancy. Expertise in protected species and habitat surveys, with strong field skills. In-depth knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy. Strong technical report writing skills, following CIEEM guidelines. Commercial awareness and client management skills. Ideally, Bat and/or GCN Natural England licences (Level 1 or above preferred). Full, clean UK driving licence.
What we offer: 25 Days Annual Leave including 3 days Christmas shutdown plus bank holidays Life Assurance Reward platform – ‘Being Lucion’, which includes a wellbeing centre, cycle to work scheme, and discounts/cashback from over 800 retailers. Employee Assistance Programme £1,000 referral bonus Healthcare cashback scheme Car Allowance Supportive family policies – including enhanced parental leave .
Lucion is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to treating all individuals in a fair and equal manner by creating an inclusive and open environment.
Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant - Environmental Due Diligence
Location: Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in our offices in either London, Manchester or Leeds Permanent, full-time contract
Who Are We? Lucion is a purpose-driven, beyond net-zero company , dedicated to protecting people from hazardous environments and protecting the environment from the impacts of people. Our name, Luc (to illuminate) / ion (to take action), reflects our mission, to shed light on challenges and take action.
We facilitate the sustainable development of clients across 12 key sectors worldwide providing risk mitigation services through inspection, assessment and advisory services. Our commitment to quality across those areas is reflected in our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations. We are the first choice for a safer and more sustainable future.
Culture and Values The very nature of what we do ensures that our values are embedded in our daily work and so, has established a clear culture of Integrity, Innovation, Sustainability, Trust and Commitment. The ability to act out our values daily brings purpose to what we do and brings satisfaction to our employees’ work through engagement , motivation and values based roles . When you join Lucion, you join more than just a set of work colleagues. We are a like-minded community with a shared vision to protect people and planet .
Role This is an exciting opportunity to join our sector leading Environmental Transaction Services (ETS) team. We are recruiting for both Associate and Principal level consultants to join our team. The ETS team provides commercially focused environmental and sustainability due diligence advice to a diverse range of clients in support the real estate transactions, mergers and acquisition across the UK and Europe.
The role provides an opportunity for you to lead our well-established environmental due diligence teams that are responsible for the management and delivery of a range of fast paced technical projects relating to ground risk, flood risk, environmental compliance, and sustainability.
We are looking for an experienced environmental consultant with a broad skill set specialising in ground risk and environmental compliance with some knowledge of sustainability preferred. The successful applicant will be a proficient project manager, will be comfortable talking to clients, building new relationships in the investment sector and will be enthusiastic and excited to lead a team of talented environmental consultants.
How You’ll Contribute Leadership of a team of environmental consultants across multiple offices with responsibility for pastoral care, training, technical and operational delivery, recruitment and financial performance with support from the Service Lead. Technical support of the team in the subject areas of ground risk and environmental compliance with some understanding of sustainability preferred. Project management and delivery of multiple time-critical due diligence projects simultaneously including multi-site portfolios within the UK and Europe. Financial management of the regional team including accountability for meeting budgets and reporting key metrics to the Service Lead. Client account management , development of new business relationships, day to day client liaison and supporting junior members of the team with client communications. Production and approval of proposals and technical deliverables to ensure that client requirements are met to a high technical standard. Technical interpretation of data and delivering commercially-sound advice to clients in order for them to meet their investment objectives. Management of suppliers and third-party technical specialists to deliver projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Line management of senior team members including the provision of coaching and performance feedback. Demonstrate the behaviours, vision and values of the business and drive these throughout the team and beyond.
Knowledge and Skills Degree in relevant subject and preferably a secondary degree i.e. MSc, or discipline related qualification. A member of a relevant professional body preferably to chartered status. Depth of knowledge within the specialisms of ground risk, environmental compliance with a degree of understanding of sustainability. Proven project management and people leadership skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent IT skills including the use of MS Office. Full UK driving licence (preferable).
What we offer: 25 Days Annual Leave including 3 days Christmas shutdown plus bank holidays Life Assurance Reward platform – ‘Being Lucion’, which includes a wellbeing centre, cycle to work scheme, and discounts/cashback from over 800 retailers. Employee Assistance Programme £1,000 referral bonus Healthcare cashback scheme Car Allowance Supportive family policies – including enhanced parental leave .
Lucion is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to treating all individuals in a fair and equal manner by creating an inclusive and open environment.
Recruitment agencies please note, Lucion operates a strict PSL. We only accept CV’s from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by Lucion’s Talent Acquisition Team. Lucion will not accept any unsolicited CVs sent to any member, employee, representative or business unit of the Lucion Group, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Any unsolicited introduction will be treated as a CV ‘sent in kind’ and as such Lucion rejects all liability to pay any such fees for an unsolicited introduction.
