Assistant/Consultant Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the environmental sector seeks an Assistant Ecologist ready to elevate their career. This role offers the chance to work on diverse, multi-disciplinary projects, collaborating with respected clients while contributing to significant ecological initiatives. You will leverage your technical skills in survey design, protected species management, and report writing within a supportive team of experienced ecologists. With flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact in ecology and environmental conservation.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Work mobile and laptop

Employee discount scheme

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Competent knowledge of at least one protected species.
• Experience in conducting site surveys and managing developments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with survey phases and technical reporting.
• Conduct site surveys for various species and habitats.

Skills

Survey Design

Protected Species Management

Technical Report Writing

GIS Skills

Site Surveying

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Job description

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
Founded over 30 years ago, my client has long been at the forefront of the environmental sector, growing alongside society’s developing environmental needs offering services in Ecology, Arboriculture, EIA & Planning, Heritage and more. As a medium-sized company they strike the balance between being flexible and personable, while remaining able to work across the largest schemes in the country. They have a large team of experienced and qualified ecologists providing a range of ecological services including species-specific expertise, habitat creation and management, landscape design, and biodiversity net gain. They can fulfill all the ecological requirements of projects, and provide technical solutions needed to ensure project outputs are met safely and sustainably.

Your new role
They are looking for individuals to join and deliver a vast range of multi-disciplinary projects; working closely with and providing value to a number of their long-term, highly respected clients. This integral position is perfect for someone currently working as an Assistant Ecologist who is now ready to advance their career and take on a role with a greater level of responsibility. Whether you are looking to develop your own knowledge or impart your years of experience to others, you will be doing so with an award-winning environmental consultancy known for doing great work on infrastructure, various water related projects, transport and more.

What you'll need to succeed
You will use your technical experience across survey design and delivery, your experience with protected species to manage developments and the survey phases of projects; assisting Project Managers and working with the guidance and support of their Consultant, Senior and Principal Ecologists on complex sites.

• A competent level of knowledge for at least one protected species.
• Confidence in conducting site surveys for a range of species and habitats.
• Survey license/s for at least one protected species (e.g., GCN, Bats, Dormice, Barn owl) would be desirable.
• Experience of sharing knowledge with others; either in person, by developing learning material, community education or otherwise.
• Technical report writing capabilities
• GIS skills are desirable
• Full UK Driving licence

What you'll get in return
Flexible and home working options
25 days’ annual leave, increasing through long service
Cycle-to-work scheme
Work mobile and laptop
Perkbox employee discount scheme
Healthcare plan
Pension scheme