Senior Ecologist - Cheshire

LEAD Careers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy based in Cheshire is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team. The role involves ecological surveying, environmental management, and delivering solutions to clients across the UK. Candidates should have a degree in Ecology, at least 4 years of experience, and relevant memberships. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and generous benefits including training and social events.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Paid professional memberships

Fully funded training

Regular social events

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Full CIEEM membership or close to gaining full membership.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and environmental management.
• Deliver practical ecological solutions to clients.
• Manage projects effectively in a diverse team.

Skills

Ecological surveying

Report writing

Project management

Understanding of planning system

Level 1 bat and GCN licences

Education

Degree in Ecology or related subject

Job description

Overview

Role – Senior Ecologist, Location – Cheshire, Salary - £DOE

We are searching for a Senior Ecologist for a multidisciplinary consultancy based in Cheshire. They have been established for over 20 years and employ a team of ecologists, arboriculturists, and landscape architects with involvement in a wide range of projects across the UK. Their ecology team carries out all aspects of ecological surveying and environmental management and have an excellent understanding of the UK planning system to deliver practical ecological solutions to their clients.

Key requirements

• A degree in Ecology or closely related subject
• At least 4 years’ experience
• Full CIEEM membership or close to gaining full membership
• Excellent ecological surveying and report writing skills with attention to detail
• At least Level 1 bat and GCN licences
• A good understanding of the planning system
• An excellent understanding of BNG
• Excellent project management skills
• A full UK driving licence

On offer

• A competitive salary plus pension
• Flexible working
• Generous annual leave
• Paid professional memberships
• Fully funded training
• Regular social events

The next step

If you are interested in hearing more about this Senior Ecologist role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV. Alternatively, you can contact Amanda Costello on 07501 387866.

All applications for this Senior Ecologist role will remain completely confidential between yourself and Amanda at LEAD Careers. You will not be added to any mailing lists and your details would not be passed on to anyone without your prior authorisation.

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