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Senior Marine Ecologist

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Senior Marine Ecologist - HRA Specialist (In-House)

UK wide (Remote/Homebased)

We are seeking a Senior Marine Ecologist with extensive experience in Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) to provide in-house expertise on coastal and marine projects. This is a hands-on role leading the delivery and quality assurance of HRAs, supporting complex ecological decision-making across sensitive environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and quality-assure HRAs (screening, Appropriate Assessment, tests of likely significance) for marine and coastal projects.

  • Provide technical input to marine ecological chapters in environmental assessments, management plans, and mitigation strategies.

  • Interpret complex ecological data to deliver robust, defensible conclusions.

  • Support internal teams with HRA guidance and specialist marine ecology advice.

  • Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Degree in Marine Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.

  • Chartered Environmentalist and/or full CIEEM membership.

  • Extensive experience leading HRAs for coastal or marine projects, including Level 2 Appropriate Assessments.

  • Strong knowledge of protected habitats, species, and ecological impact pathways.

  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

This is a rare opportunity to shape in-house ecological assessments with HRA at the core of your role.

About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.

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