Ecologists - 4yrs + Consultant to Associate (North West/ East or West Mids)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced ecologists to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of ecology projects, including protected species surveys and biodiversity assessments. The company values teamwork and personal development, providing a supportive environment that encourages career progression. With a focus on positive environmental outcomes, this position is ideal for confident self-starters looking to make a meaningful impact in ecological consultancy while enjoying a flexible work culture and a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of professional experience in ecological consultancy.
• Excellent knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protected species surveys and ecological appraisals.
• Manage projects and lead teams in delivering ecological assessments.

Skills

Ecological Consultancy

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Knowledge of UK Wildlife Legislation

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

CIEEM Membership

FISC Level 3 or equivalent

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Ecologists - 4yrs + Consultant to Associate (North West/ East or West Mids), Manchester

Client: Envance

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

• Ecologists Consultant - Associate
• Salary: £30K - £60k (depending on role and experience)
• Various locations: Manchester, West Midlands and East Midlands/ South Yorkshire

We are looking for ecologists with over 4 years' professional experience to join our CIEEM Registered Practice ecology team and help deliver our wide variety of projects.

About us: We are staff focused and pride ourselves in providing pragmatic advice that results in positive environmental outcomes. We are driven by our vision of creating a better world and being a great place to work. We deliver a wide variety of projects and encourage our team to develop workstreams and career paths that they are genuinely interested in.

Our culture: As a growing consultancy, teamwork is central to our success. Supporting the development of our team is hugely important to us as we want our people to thrive. We help our team gain the skills and experience needed to develop the career they want, whether that is technical skills, team management, or business development. We want our team to maintain a happy work/life balance and to find an approach that works best for all.

The role: We are looking for experienced ecologists with over 4 years of relevant experience, who are looking for the next step in their career and who are keen to develop their skills and progress their career as an ecological consultant. You will become a valued member of our ecology team and have the opportunity to work on a wide range of ecology projects including protected species surveys, desk studies, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.

Our projects include: nationally significant infrastructure projects, residential developments, habitat banks, flood alleviation schemes, public sector support, and R&D and long-term vegetation monitoring projects. You will have the opportunity to improve your experience in producing fee proposals, project management, team or technical leadership, survey planning and delivery, and report writing.

We are looking for people that have the following attributes:

• A confident self-starter with a passion for ecological consultancy
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Willingness to travel and work away from home
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of UK wildlife legislation
• Have a full UK driving licence
• CIEEM membership
• Ideally FISC Level 3 or equivalent
• 4+ years experience

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• A great place to work with flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - pro rata