Senior Ecologist

Hays; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ecological consultancy is seeking a motivated Ecologist to join their expanding team in Manchester. The role offers flexibility with hybrid working options and involves high-profile projects focusing on environmental services. Ideal candidates will have extensive consultancy experience and field skills, providing advisory services across various sectors.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in ecological consultancy.
• Strong expertise in protected species identification.
• Experience preparing fee proposals.

Responsibilities

• Leading habitat and protected species surveys.
• Producing PEAs and management plans.
• Mentoring junior consultants.

Skills

Field skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Tools

GIS Mapping

Job description

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Your new company
Our client is a large multidisciplinary who provide a range of services to support clients in meeting ecological and environmental requirements across the UK.
They are seeking a collaborative and motivated Ecologist to join their expanding team in the North of England. In this role you will be working on a wide variety of high-profile and purpose-driven projects across the UK, with the autonomy and flexibility to complete your best work - whether from home, on-site, or alongside colleagues.

Your new role
The main responsibilities of this role will include:

• Leading a diverse range of habitat and protected species surveys
• Producing high-quality reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and management plans
• Providing planning, mitigation, and licencing advice to clients
• Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to team development
• Working with purpose-led clients across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and development
• Driving innovation in biodiversity net gain, nature-based solutions, and ecological strategy

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in ecological consultancy
• Strong field skills, with expertise in protected species identification and mitigation
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication skills, both in-house and with clients.
• Experience preparing fee proposals.
• Be able to manage and analyse data.
• Experience using GIS Mapping.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical cover

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Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

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