Senior Ecologist

Hays; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in environmental services is seeking a Senior Ecologist in Manchester. The role involves managing projects, conducting ecological surveys, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, excellent report writing abilities, and GIS experience, contributing to impactful environmental outcomes.

Benefits

Unlimited learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in remote locations, sometimes unsociable hours.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience in preparing fee proposals.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage junior ecologists.
• Undertake ecological assessments, including UKHab and protected species surveys.
• Manage and deliver ecological projects.

Skills

Client & project management

Ecological surveys

Communication skills

Data analysis

GIS Mapping

Job description

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Your new company
A large multidisciplinary consultancy who specialise in a range of environmental services, such as Air Quality, Acoustics, Vibration, Ecology, Geo-Environmental, Geotechnical and Waste Management.

There consultants work on a wide range of projects, such as regeneration of derelict land for new development, advising in respect to corporate transactions and environmental risk and sustainable development of previously undeveloped sites.

Your new role

• Mentor and manage junior ecologists.
• Client & project management.
• Undertake ecological surveys and assessments, including UKHab and protected species surveys, ecological impact assessments etc.
• Provide ecological advice and support to clients and across internal teams.
• Manage and deliver ecological projects, including the production of technical reports and ecological management plans.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.

What you'll need to succeed

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, sometimes in remote locations, staying away when required and sometimes working unsociable hours.
• The ability to plan/deliver basic habitat and protected species surveys / reports (e.g. (PEA, UK Habs, BNG assessments, bats, Badger, Water Vole, etc.).
• Full UK driving licence and use of a car.
• Good communication skills, both in-house and with clients.
• Good report writing skills.
• Experience preparing fee proposals.
• Be able to manage and analyse data.
• Experience using GIS Mapping.

What you'll get in return

• Unlimited learning and development opportunities

What you need to do now


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Seniority level

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Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Consulting

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