Senior Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Ecologist to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects while prioritizing sustainability and employee well-being. The successful candidate will engage in habitat classification surveys, manage projects, and support junior staff, all within a supportive environment that values career progression. With a competitive salary and flexible working options, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the ecology field.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunity to buy more holiday

Progression and training opportunities

Hybrid working or fully remote

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience required.
• Must hold a full UK driving license and at least 1 protected species licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct UK Habitat Classification and protected species surveys.
• Manage projects and produce complex technical reports.
• Support and manage junior ecologists.

Skills

UK Habitat Classification Surveys

Protected species surveys

Project management

Technical report writing

Problem solving

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (Associate preferred)

Job description

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Bennett and Game are currently representing a well-established grounds maintenance company, who are actively seeking an ambitious Senior Ecologist to join their ever-growing team. Since establishing back in 1973, our client has grown rapidly and now provides a variety of services to clients throughout the whole of the UK. Their spike in recruitment stems from their glowing reputation within the industry, which has resulted in them having a healthy pipeline of both repeat and new business.

Our client prides themselves on the quality of their services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their clients and employees' needs, wellbeing and aspirations throughout the whole process. Their ethos also revolves around the sustainability of a project, putting this at the forefront of every project. The successful Senior Ecologist will work closely alongside the head of Ecology, assisting Habitat Classification surveys and supporting junior members of staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Ecologist to join an employee-focused company, who offers extensive career progression opportunities and exposure to a variety of projects.

Senior Ecologist Position Overview

• Undertaking UK Habitat Classification Surveys, (licenced) protected species surveys
• Building tenders and creating complex fee quotations at speed
• Producing complex technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, Habitat Management Plans, BREEAM reports, HRAs and EcIAs)
• Managing medium to large sized projects with the ability to track financial progress
• Line management of junior ecologists
• Logistical and legislative problem solving

Senior Ecologist Position Requirements

• 3 years+ industry experience
• Minimum of 1 protected species licence (preferred)
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (ideally Associate), is preferred

Senior Ecologist Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary, ranging between £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Hybrid working, or fully remote
• Progression and training opportunities
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.