Senior Ecologist in Liverpool)

Penguin Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic design-led landscape and engineering studio in Chester seeks a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological aspects of projects ranging from housing to public realm initiatives. This role offers the chance to collaborate closely with landscape architects and engineers, championing ecological integrity in diverse projects while nurturing an internal ecology team.

Benefits

Flexibility in working arrangements

Proper support in your role

Qualifications

• Solid experience in consultancy.
• At least one protected species licence.
• Sharp understanding of legislation and survey methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveys, reporting, and planning input.
• Help win work and build an internal ecology team.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ecological standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Practical approach

Education

CIEEM or CIWEM membership

Job description

Fed up with box-ticking consultancy work? Fancy doing ecology properly?

A design-led landscape and engineering studio in Chester is on the hunt for a Senior Ecologist to put ecology at the heart of its projects - not bolted on as an afterthought. You'll work side by side with landscape architects and engineers to shape places that actually respond to climate and biodiversity challenges.

Projects range from housing and education to public realm and destination schemes. They've got the work; now they need someone who can help lead the ecological side and help grow the offer from the inside out.

What's involved:

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Lead surveys, reporting and planning input (yes, you'll still be in the field)

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Help win work and build an internal ecology team

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Make sure things are legally sound and ecologically spot on

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Collaborate across disciplines (people actually talk to each other here - they're a very friendly bunch)

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BNG Delivery

What you'll need:

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Solid experience in consultancy and at least one protected species licence

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Sharp understanding of legislation, survey methods and reporting

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CIEEM or CIWEM membership

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A practical approach, strong communication skills, and your own car

Salary: £35,000-£45,000, depending on experience. You'll get flexibility, proper support, and the chance to help shape how things are done.

Interested?

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Penguin Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency for this permanent role.