Senior Ecologist – Project Lead (Desk-Based, Hybrid)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Ongoing training opportunities

Regular performance and development"

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Our client, a growing environmental consultancy, is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead and manage ecological projects from inception to completion. The role is primarily desk-based, focusing on project delivery, report writing, technical review and client liaison rather than field surveys.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, deliver high-quality EcIA/PEA reports, manage budgets and programmes, and mentor junior staff within a flexible, supportive and expanding organisation offering

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Ecology, Environmental Science or related subject.
• Several years' experience in ecological consultancy.
• Strong report writing and technical review skills.
• Experience managing ecological projects, budgets and client relationships.
• Knowledge of UK ecological legislation, planning policy and industry guidance.
• Experience producing EcIA, PEA and protected species reports.
• Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing ecological projects from proposal through final delivery.
• Producing and reviewing EcIA, PEA, HRA and protected species reports.
• Coordinating ecological survey data and outputs.
• Managing budgets, programmes and resources.
• Liaising with clients, planning authorities and stakeholders.
• Providing ecological advice to project teams.
• Contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and strategies.
• Mentoring junior consultants and supporting QA processes.

Skills

Report writing

Project management

Client liaison

Ecology knowledge

EcIA/PEA reporting

Biodiversity Net Gain knowledge

Budget management

Communication skills

CIEEM membership (advantage)

Education

Degree in Ecology or related subject

Job description

Our client, a growing environmental consultancy, is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead and manage ecological projects from inception to completion. The role is primarily desk-based, focusing on project delivery, report writing, technical review and client liaison rather than field surveys.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, deliver high-quality EcIA/PEA reports, manage budgets and programmes, and mentor junior staff within a flexible, supportive and expanding organisation offering