Consultant Ecologist | Daresbury

Ecology Jobs; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and professional development

Job summary

Bowland Ecology is seeking skilled consultant ecologists to help shape the future of our work across the UK. You will manage projects, coordinate habitat and protected species surveys, and produce technical ecological reports to support development and conservation outcomes.

The role offers opportunities to design mitigation schemes, supervise junior staff, and contribute to business development while developing your own career in a collaborative, professional environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant ecology degree or equivalent.
• CIEEM membership (or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum 3 years in ecology practice with field and report experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork and time management skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ability to work independently.
• Clear, concise report writing and data interpretation.
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel as needed.
• Genuine enthusiasm for wildlife and ecological conservation.

Responsibilities

• Manage own projects including proposals and client liaison.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct habitat and protected species surveys.
• Produce technical ecological reports.
• Design ecological mitigation schemes.
• Supervise junior staff and review work.
• Contribute to business development and winning new work.
• Develop skills and advance within Bowland Ecology.

Skills

Relevant degree

CIEEM membership

3+ years ecology experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Proactive hands-on

Independent working

Report writing

UK driving licence

Wildlife enthusiasm

Education

Ecology-related degree

Job description

Overview

At Origin Enterprises, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use, and our Environmental teams support a diverse range of clients and projects—from land management and development to restoration and conservation.

Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative, purpose driven community where this collective expertise enables us to deliver high quality, fully integrated solutions and contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes across the UK and Ireland.

About Bowland

Established in 2005 Bowland Ecology is a UK wide professional Ecological Practice, employing a large team of highly qualified professional ecologists with a range of specialisms.

The company has a wealth of experience of major projects across a wide range of sectors. We have long standing relationships with a range of clients and are retained on several private and public sector frameworks. We have a proven track record of successfully resolving complex ecological issues on a wide range of projects.

We deliver high quality work and focus on developing our staff and expertise through training, collaboration, research and innovation. We are proud of our CIEEM Registered Practice Status and our ecologists are bound by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management’s (CIEEM) code of professional conduct.

Role

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a passionate, skilled consultant ecologists to help shape the future of our work.

• Managing own projects (including fee proposals and client liaison) and assist with the management of other projects as required
• Planning, coordinating and undertaking habitat and protected species surveys
• Producing technical reports
• Designing ecological mitigation schemes
• Supervising junior staff
• Contributing business development
• Developing your skills and career

Key Requirements

• A relevant degree
• CIEEM membership (or equivalent)
• Have minimum 3 years in practice experience
• Excellent communication, teamwork and time management skills
• A proactive, hands on approach
• Ability to work independently
• Clear, concise report writing
• Full UK driving licence
• Genuine enthusiasm for wildlife

Also Welcomed

• Level 3 FISC or above
• Experience preparing quotes, bids and project management documentation

Why work for us?

A genuinely supportive team: Work with friendly, collaborative, experienced ecologists across aquatic, terrestrial, botanical and zoological disciplines.

Projects that matter: We strive to work in areas that drive nature recovery, supports sustainable development and strengths environmental resilience.

A consultancy with a reputation: We’re award winning, respected and known for delivering high quality ecological work.

We offer a competitive and supportive rewards package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. This includes Life Assurance, access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and paid professional memberships such as CIEEM. We’re committed to continuous development, offering a blend of internal and external training opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.

As part of our inclusive culture, you’ll have the opportunity to join our monthly Neurodiversity Café, take part in community action days, and benefit from our family friendly policies, including enhanced family leave options. While we value time spent together in our offices to collaborate and stay connected, most roles offer hybrid working and open conversations around flexibility.

You’ll also enjoy 25 days’ holiday, regular performance and development reviews, and the chance to collaborate across the wider Origin Group, especially within our growing family of Environmental businesses.

We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can grow, contribute and feel valued.