Senior Ecologist

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a highly motivated Senior Ecologist to join the expanding Ecology Division. The role is based in Manchester with UK-wide project delivery, offering a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise helps shape development schemes.

You will undertake surveys, produce high-quality reports, mentor junior staff, and develop client relationships to win work. The firm emphasizes practical environmental advice with strong communication and a clear path for career

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or higher in ecology or related field.
• Full member of CIEEM or eligible to join.
• Experience delivering ecological consultancy projects.
• Proven project management track record.
• Botanical skills at least FISC level 4 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys including Phase 1 and protected species surveys.
• Prepare reports (PEA, EcIA, biodiversity metrics, HRA, management plans) to high standard.
• Quality control across the team.
• Obtain Natural England licenses and implement mitigation.
• Mentor junior team members and manage projects.
• Engage with clients and win new work; represent the company at events.

Skills

Ecology surveys

Report writing

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology or related field

FISC level 4 (botanical) or equivalent

Full member of CIEEM (or eligible)

Job description

Senior Ecologist

My client are an environmental consultancy who focus on the delivery of pragmatic environmental advice and guidance with clear leadership, simple and focused aims.

They pride themselves on excellent customer service and put clients' priorities first which has allowed them to forge closer relationships in a variety of organisations.

The company provides their team of environmental professionals with excellent training, investment and rewards to help to constantly improve and grow. They believe that excellent communication is as vitally important as their technical knowledge in environmental services to ensure that the advice given on any project is accurate and clearly communicated.

They provide support for our partners within these disciplines:

• Geo-Environmental Consultancy
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Compliance Auditing
• Environmental Due Diligence
• Urban Regeneration Strategies
• Ecological Services
• Acoustics Services

To contribute to the growth, they are expanding the ecology team, and are searching for a Senior Ecologist to support on project delivery.

The Role

They are searching for a highly motivated and versatile individual to join their successful Ecology Division. The company offers a rewarding and supportive work environment where people can reach their full potential.

A successful applicant would be a problem solver, ready to push the boundary of their existing knowledge and learn new skills, be responsive to challenges and take pride in solving problems for clients. The applicant can expect to work within a culture that is collaborative and supportive, where you and your colleagues can assist in delivering exciting projects.

As a member of the Ecology Division you will be required to undertake a combination of office and site-based work, supporting UK-wide delivery of development schemes for a range of public and private sector Clients. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and conduct a variety of different tasks.

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then I would love to hear from you.

Job Description

I am looking for a highly ambitious, self-governing individual to join their team to provide high quality ecological services.

You would work out of the Manchester office, however would be expected to work throughout the UK on a variety of projects.

The successful individual will be able to:

• Undertake Ecological surveys, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (Phase 1 Habitat Survey/ UKHab) and Protected Species Surveys on complex sites, in line with appropriate guidance.
• Independently produce a variety of ecological reports including PEA, EcIA, protected species reports, biodiversity metric calculations, HRA screening assessments, management plans and method statements to a high standard and in line with best practice guidance.
• Quality control reports ensuring a high standard of work across the team.
• Obtain Natural England Licences (bats and/or water vole is desirable) and be able to undertake and implement appropriate mitigation.
• Undertake management responsibilities in line with company structure. Act as mentor for Junior members of the team.
• Manage projects and advise clients appropriately at all stages of the planning process.
• Work alongside the other disciplines.
• Represent the company at networking events and industry social events.
• Develop relationships with clients, as well as win new work for the company.

Qualifications and experience required include:

• Relevant undergraduate degree or higher.
• Full member of CIEEM (or be in a position to obtain).
• Experience working within consultancy is essential.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects, including examples of project management.
• Botanical skills equivalent to a FISC level 4 or above would be highly desirable.

In addition to the above, Senior Ecologists will:

• Act as a licensed ecologist on European Protected Species Licenses
• Actively pursue new avenues of work.
• Be a technical expert in their specialty.
• Archive FISC assessment level 4 or higher.
• Work as part of the wider company to bring forward new initiatives.