Senior Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work options

Pension scheme

23 days holiday + bank holidays

CPD budget and progression

Job summary

Pebble Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their Manchester team. The role focuses on protected species surveys, tender support, and producing technical reports within a supportive, employee-focused consultancy.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and a UK driving license. Hybrid or remote work options and strong CPD opportunities are offered along with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• UK driving license.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.
• CIEEM membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking protected species surveys.
• Helping to build tenders and create fee quotations.
• Producing technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports).
• Managing small to large projects with assistance as needed.

Skills

5+ years experience

Full UK driving license

UK wildlife legislation knowledge

CIEEM membership preferred

Education

Degree in Ecology/Environmental Management or related field

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Location: Manchester

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

Pebble Recruitment are currently representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy, who are actively seeking an ambitious Consultant Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join their ever-growing team based in their Manchester office. Our client has grown rapidly over the years and now has 6 offices across the UK, providing a variety of services to clients and is a true multi-disciplinary. 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. An exciting time to join!

Our client pride themselves on the quality of the services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their client's and employee's needs, well-being, 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 ecology team in Manchester, assisting with protected species surveys.

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

Senior Ecologist Position Overview

• Undertaking protected species surveys
• Helping to build tenders and helping to create fee quotations
• Producing technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, etc)
• Managing small-medium-sized projects and some large-sized projects with assistance if needed

Ecologist Position Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field
• 1 protected species license (preferred)
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred

Ecologist Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary, ranging between £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working, or fully remote
• TOIL
• Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget
• Other benefits to be discussed at the interview stage