Senior Ecologist in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote working

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension

TOIL

CPD budget

Job summary

Pebble Recruitment are representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy in Manchester, seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team.

The role involves conducting protected species surveys, supporting tender creation, and producing technical reports (PEA, BNG, protected species). You will manage small to medium projects with senior input on larger programs, contributing to a growing, multi-disciplinary practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Undertaking protected species surveys.
• Supporting tender preparation and quotations.
• Producing technical reports (PEA, BNG, protected species).
• Managing small to medium projects and some large projects with support.

Skills

Protected species surveys

Technical reporting

Project management

UK wildlife legislation knowledge

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology 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 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 ()
• 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

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