Senior Ecologist

Avian Ecology Ltd; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Optional private health insurance

Ongoing CPD and professional dev't

Training opportunities

Clear career progression

Job summary

Avian Ecology Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist for our Daresbury office to lead a range of ecological projects from survey through to reporting.

You will work with our Technical Director and senior staff on infrastructure, renewable energy and land-use assignments across the UK. The role requires strong field survey experience, excellent report writing, and a proactive approach to mentoring junior staff while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Ecology
• Membership of CIEEM (desirable)
• Strong field survey experience across a range of habitats and protected species
• Excellent technical report writing skills
• Experience of EcIA and ecological assessment
• Good working knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy
• Experience managing projects and liaising directly with clients
• Ability to mentor junior staff and provide technical support
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience working on renewable energy or infrastructure projects
• Experience of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Protected species survey licences
• Experience of Habitat Regulations Assessment

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering ecological projects from survey through to reporting
• Planning and undertaking a wide range of protected species and habitat surveys
• Technical report writing including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments, alongside providing support for Habitat Regulations Assessments and Environmental Statement chapters
• Designing survey strategies and advising clients on ecological constraints and opportunities
• Assisting with fee proposals
• Undertaking technical review of reports where appropriate
• Working closely with senior colleagues on large infrastructure, renewable energy and EIA projects

Skills

Ecology degree

CIEEM membership desirable

Field surveys

Technical report writing

EcIA & ecological assessment

UK legislation & planning policy

Project management

Mentor junior staff

Full UK Driving Licence

Renewable energy/infrastructure

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Habitat Regulations Assessment

Education

Degree in Ecology or related discipline

Job description

Avian Ecology is a growing ecological consultancy delivering complex infrastructure and land-use projects across the UK, with a strong and expanding portfolio in renewable energy, infrastructure and land development.

As our team continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our Daresbury office. Working alongside our Technical Director, Associate and Principal Ecologists, you'll play a key role in delivering a wide variety of ecological projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ecologist looking to work on technically challenging projects, particularly within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks (including but not limited to the following):

• Managing and delivering ecological projects from survey through to reporting
• Planning and undertaking a wide range of protected species and habitat surveys
• Technical report writing including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments, alongside providing support for Habitat Regulations Assessments and Environmental Statement chapters
• Designing survey strategies and advising clients on ecological constraints and opportunities
• Assisting with fee proposals
• Undertaking technical review of reports where appropriate
• Working closely with senior colleagues on large infrastructure, renewable energy and EIA projects

Key Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Degree qualified in Ecology or a related discipline
• Membership of CIEEM (desirable)
• Strong field survey experience across a range of habitats and protected species
• Excellent technical report writing skills
• Experience of EcIA and ecological assessment
• Good working knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy
• Experience managing projects and liaising directly with clients
• Ability to mentor junior staff and provide technical support
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience working on renewable energy or infrastructure projects
• Experience of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Protected species survey licences
• Experience of Habitat Regulations Assessment

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys both fieldwork and technical reporting and is keen to take on greater responsibility within a supportive and growing team.

You'll be comfortable managing your own projects, producing high-quality reports and mentoring junior colleagues, while working alongside experienced technical specialists on some of the UK's most interesting ecological projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflecting experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Optional private health insurance
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Training opportunities
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy