Senior Ecologist

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Looking for your next big move in ecology?

We're hiring a Senior Ecologist to bring their expertise, energy, and ideas to an award-winning, forward-thinking environmental consultancy.

About the Role

We're expanding our ecology function and looking for a seasoned ecologist to join our multi-skilled team, which includes senior consultants, data specialists, and early-career professionals — all united by a passion for biodiversity and creative problem-solving.

This is a permanent role with flexible working options — whether you prefer remote, hybrid, full-time or part-time, we’ll work with what suits you best. Our projects span the UK, and while our main hub is in Greater Manchester, we also offer regional workspace access in London and the East Midlands.

As a Senior Ecologist, you'll be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of a wide variety of ecological projects — from early-stage planning through to final reporting and client handover.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing project quotes, tenders, and work proposals
• Coordinating and delivering ecological fieldwork — including occasional nights away and out-of-hours work
• Writing high-quality reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and Ecological Impact Assessments
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Reviewing reports and ensuring quality standards across the board
• Supporting the development of junior team members through training and mentoring

What We're Looking For

We want someone who’s not only technically skilled but also brings initiative, collaboration, and care to their work. You’ll likely tick many of these boxes:

• A strong ecological consultancy background (typically 4+ years)
• Confident producing PEA, EcIA, and BNG reports
• Skilled in managing and coordinating ecological surveys
• Holds one or more protected species licences and/or has a specialist ecological interest
• Previous experience mentoring junior staff or leading survey teams
• Comfortable producing quotes, tenders, and client-facing documentation
• Holds a degree in a relevant subject
• Member (Associate or Full) of CIEEM
• Competent in GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS
• FISC Level 3 botanical ID (or above)
• Full UK driving licence