Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Warrington is seeking a Senior Ecologist to manage ecological projects across various sectors. This role involves overseeing surveys, producing reports, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Ecology, have strong consultancy experience, and at least one protected species license. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, 25 days' holiday, private healthcare, and training resources.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare and wellbeing support

Funded training and memberships

Company pension & annual bonus

Cycle-to-work and EV schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum one protected species license (e.g. bats or GCN).
• Full UK driving licence and CIEEM membership (or eligibility).
• Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects across various sectors including housing and conservation.
• Oversee habitat and species surveys, producing reports and applications.
• Advise clients and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong ecological consultancy experience

Skilled in habitat and protected species surveys

Excellent report writing

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Ecology or related subject

Job description

Senior Ecologist – Warrington

Location: Warrington (Hybrid available)

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Join a purpose-driven environmental consultancy in Warrington, where you’ll lead a variety of ecological projects and help deliver biodiversity-positive outcomes across the UK.

As a Senior Ecologist, you’ll manage projects across housing, infrastructure, renewable energy, and conservation sectors. You’ll oversee habitat and species surveys, produce high-quality reports and licence applications, advise clients, and mentor junior team members.

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Ecology or related subject
• Strong ecological consultancy experience
• Skilled in habitat and protected species surveys
• At least one protected species licence (e.g. bats or GCN)
• Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and CIEEM membership (or eligibility)

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Funded training and memberships
• Company pension & annual bonus
• Cycle-to-work and EV schemes