Ecologist

TipTopJob; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected ecology consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to deliver ecological surveys and assessments. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate has consultancy experience, strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Collaborative team culture

Varied ecological projects

Qualifications

• At least 2 years consultancy experience in ecology.
• Membership (or eligibility) of CIEEM.
• Protected species licence(s) desirable (e.g. bat, GCN).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and lead protected species and habitat surveys.
• Prepare ecological reports and impact assessments.
• Support project management and client liaison.
• Contribute to biodiversity net gain and ecological enhancement.
• Assist with mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Strong report writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Manchester (GBP28,000:GBP35,000 DOE)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)

Salary: GBP28,000 : GBP35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, Fulltime

Our client, a respected and forward:thinking ecology consultancy, is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join their growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ecologist looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and dynamic environment.

About The Role

Youll play a key role in delivering a range of ecological surveys, assessments, and reports for diverse projects across the UK. Working closely with experienced ecologists, youll contribute to high:quality outputs that support planning applications, conservation objectives, and biodiversity enhancements.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary (GBP28,000:GBP35,000 DOE).
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements.
• Continued professional development and support toward chartership.
• A friendly, collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities to work on varied and meaningful ecological projects across sectors.

If youre an ecologist ready to make a real impact in a growing consultancy, wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and lead protected species and habitat surveys (e.g. bat, GCN, reptile, botanical).
• Prepare ecological reports, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Support project management and client liaison to ensure timely, high:quality deliverables.
• Contribute to biodiversity net gain (BNG) and ecological enhancement initiatives.
• Assist with mentoring junior team members and promoting best practice in fieldwork and reporting.

About You

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years consultancy experience in ecology.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and survey methodologies.
• Membership (or eligibility) of CIEEM.
• Protected species licence(s) desirable (e.g. bat, GCN).
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work.