Principal / Associate Ecologist - Manchester

CleanTech Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

32 hours per week

Hybrid working

Values-led culture

Clear progression

Job summary

CleanTech Talent in Manchester is seeking a Principal or Associate Ecologist to lead and manage complex ecological projects from inception to completion, helping grow the regional ecology offering. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, mentor consultants and graduates, maintain strong client relationships, and support business development with hybrid and flexible working.

Requirements include a ecology degree, CIEEM membership (Chartership preferred) and a UK driving

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or related discipline.
• CIEEM member or working towards Chartership.
• Experience in surveys, reporting and project management.
• Experience leading projects and developing teams.
• Good understanding of UK planning and environmental law.
• Ideally holds a protected species licence.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver UKHab, protected species and botanical surveys.
• Produce, review and approve PEAs, EcIAs, BNG reports, HRAs and mitigation strategies.
• Manage projects, budgets, forecasting and invoicing.
• Mentor consultants and graduates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development and work-winning activity.
• Liaise with LPAs and statutory bodies.

Skills

Project management

Ecology surveys

Report writing

Client relationships

Mentoring

Education

Degree in ecology

CIEEM member (Chartership)

Tools

Protected species licence

Job description

About the job Principal / Associate Ecologist - Manchester

An exciting opportunity to join a growing environmental consultancy with a strong ecological reputation in the North of England. Were looking for an experienced Principal or Associate Ecologist to play a key role in developing ecology services.

This position offers a blend of technical leadership, project delivery and team development, working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The role - Principal / Associate Ecologist

Youll lead and manage complex ecological projects from inception to completion, while supporting the growth of both client relationships and internal capability. Working closely with senior leadership and colleagues across planning, landscape and environmental disciplines, youll help shape and grow the ecology offering in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and delivering UKHab, protected species and botanical surveys
• Producing, reviewing and approving PEAs, EcIAs, BNG reports, HRAs and mitigation strategies
• Managing projects, budgets, forecasting and invoicing
• Mentoring and supporting consultants and graduates
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development and work-winning activity
• Liaising confidently with LPAs and statutory bodies

About you

• Degree qualified in ecology or a related discipline
• CIEEM member (working towards or holding Chartership)
• Strong survey, reporting and project management experience
• Experience leading projects and supporting team development
• Good understanding of UK planning and environmental legislation
• Ideally holds at least one protected species licence
• Full UK driving licence

Whats on offer

• 32 hours per week
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Supportive, values-led culture
• Clear progression and autonomy