Senior Ecologist

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Winsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established environmental consultancy in Winsford is seeking a Senior Ecologist to support planning and permitting projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience, a strong understanding of UK habitats, and excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers a salary between £35,000 - £40,000, flexible hours, and involvement in diverse projects.

Benefits

Access to a fleet of vehicles

Fuel allowance

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as an Ecologist.
• Confident working independently and comfortable with travel.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and environmental permitting projects nationwide.
• Provide expert ecological input within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Deliver ecological surveys and reports for applications.

Skills

3-4 years minimum experience working as an Ecologist

Strong initiative and proactive attitude

Confident liaising with clients

Understanding of UK habitats and planning legislation

Ability to lead ecological surveys

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ecologist to join a well-established environmental consultancy based in Winsford, Cheshire, established since 1997. With a current headcount of 14 you will be working from their collaborative office environment. You'll play a key role in supporting a range of planning and environmental permitting projects for waste management and minerals developments across the UK.

Senior Ecologist Job Overview

This is a senior level position suited to someone with a strong work ethic and the confidence to take initiative without relying heavily on others. You'll be expected to take ownership of your workload, contribute effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and provide expert ecological input across a range of nationwide schemes. The role is primarily office-based, with regular travel to sites across the UK, working closely alongside surveyors and planning consultants.

Senior Ecologist Job Requirements

• 3-4 years minimum experience working as an Ecologist.
• Confident working by yourself
• Comfortable with regular travel to project sites across England
• Strong initiative and a proactive, can do attitude
• Strong understanding of UK habitats, protected species and relevant planning legislation
• Ability to lead and deliver ecological surveys and reports to support planning and permitting applications
• Confident liaising with clients, regulators and internal technical teams
• Full UK driving licence

Senior Ecologist Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 per annum
• Access to a fleet of vehicles
• Fuel allowance
• Flexible hours, as long as you're working between 10am and 4pm
• Involvement in diverse projects across the UK

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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