Ecologist - Principal/Associate

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal/Associate Ecologist in Greater Manchester to lead impactful ecological projects. This role involves strategic project leadership, mentoring, and enhancing local ecology services. Offering hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits, the position promises meaningful contributions to community shaping.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Access to bespoke training and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related field.
• Chartered status (or progressing), e.g., CIEEM.
• Licences for protected species required.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse ecology portfolio from surveys to delivery.
• Mentor junior ecologists and engage with stakeholders.
• Drive proposals and contribute to service development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Bid-writing

Strategic focus

Field assessments

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Chartered status (or in progress)

Job description

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Ecologist - Principal/Associate, Greater Manchester

Client: BakerHicks

Location: Manchester

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Associate Ecologist – Shape the Landscape, Lead the Future

At BakerHicks, we’re growing something special — and we’re looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Principal/Associate Ecologist to help us lead from our Manchester office. This is your opportunity to combine technical depth with strategic influence, working on impactful projects across infrastructure, energy, public sector, and more.

You’ll be designing, delivering, and directing projects while also building our ecology offer, mentoring talent, and influencing clients and stakeholders at every stage.

What You’ll Be Driving:

• Lead a diverse ecology portfolio — from scoping and surveys to strategy and delivery.
• Maintain hands-on field skills, assessments, and technical expertise.
• Develop and grow our Manchester-based ecology services.
• Mentor junior ecologists, lead collaboration, and raise standards.
• Engage with stakeholders, clients, and partners, making impactful decisions.
• Drive proposals, contribute to bids, and shape new service lines.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Degree in Ecology or related field.
• Chartered status (or in progress), e.g., CIEEM.
• Licences for protected species (bats, GCNs).
• Strong knowledge of UK habitats, species ID, and legislation.
• Leadership experience across sectors.
• Experience with BNG, EcIA, planning submissions, and mitigation.
• Bid-writing, stakeholder liaison, and cross-team coordination skills.
• Passion for ecology with strategic and delivery focus.
• UK driving licence.

Why Join BakerHicks?

• Be a key voice in a growing Northern hub with national reach.
• Shape a collaborative, technically excellent team.
• Access bespoke training, development, and career growth.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Work on meaningful projects shaping communities.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and a people-first culture.

Let’s build the future — together, hands-on and head-on.

Interested? Apply today.

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About BakerHicks

Since 1957, we’ve been innovating in design, engineering, and project delivery, operating from 14 locations across Europe. Learn more at: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks is part of the Morgan Sindall Group.

We offer a friendly, accessible workplace, competitive salaries, and benefits such as company car or allowance, pension, leave, discounts, and family policies.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed based on merit and qualifications.