Senior Ecologist
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🚆 Senior Ecologist – Eastern Region | Network Rail
📍 One Stratford Place London or Derby | 💼 Permanent
Looking for a senior ecologist role with genuine work–life balance? At Network Rail, we support our people to thrive with flexibility, purpose, and meaningful work.
✅ 35-hour working week
✅ Hybrid working environment
💷 Salary: £46,701 to £55,411 per annum (plus an Inner London Allowance of £3,270 per annum for London based roles)
Benefits include:
• 75% off rail travel for you and your partner
• Public sector boosted pension
• Private healthcare
• Annual performance-based bonus
🚀 The opportunity
We’re looking for a Senior Ecologist to provide expert ecological leadership across major rail infrastructure, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation while influencing best practice in a complex operational environment. Working closely with route teams, project managers, regulators, and supply chain partners, you’ll guide projects from early design through construction and operation. This senior, visible role combines strategic influence with hands-on delivery, driving continuous improvement, robust governance, and a strong culture of environmental stewardship - balancing ecological priorities with the realities of one of the UK’s most vital national networks.
The role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel across the relevant geographical area to engage with teams, visit sites, and fulfil the responsibilities of the position.
🌍 Why Network Rail?
When you join Network Rail, you’re helping keep millions of passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently every day. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a part in building a better, more connected railway.
We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, supporting individual needs throughout the recruitment process.
📍 Location: London or Derby (hybrid working)
📅 Closing date: 27th April 2026
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