Senior / Principal Ecologist

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established ecology consultancy is seeking ecologists of various skill levels to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across residential and commercial sectors while mentoring junior staff. You'll be responsible for conducting ecological surveys, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The company promotes a hybrid working model, providing essential equipment and generous holiday allowances. If you're passionate about ecology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity awaits you!

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Unlimited learning opportunities

Hybrid working options

Free parking in Manchester office

Provided equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological surveys and assessments, including UKHab and protected species.
• Strong communication and report writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior ecologists and manage ecological projects.
• Conduct ecological surveys and provide advice to clients.

Skills

Ecological surveys

Project management

Client communication

Data analysis

Report writing

Mentoring

GIS Mapping

Risk assessments

Tools

GIS Software

Thermal cameras

Drones

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Client:

Hays

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Your new company
Our client is looking for ecologists at various skill levels across their offices based in Manchester, West Devon, and the East Midlands.
They are offering a great opportunity to join a busy, established Ecology Consultancy who work on a variety of projects, with regular clients across the residential and commercial sectors.
Your new role

• Mentor and manage junior ecologists.
• Client & project management.
• Undertake ecological surveys and assessments, including UKHab and protected species surveys, ecological impact assessments, etc.
• Provide ecological advice and support to clients and across internal teams.
• Manage and deliver ecological projects, including the production of technical reports and ecological management plans.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.

What you'll need to succeed

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, sometimes in remote locations, staying away when required and sometimes working unsociable hours.
• The ability to plan/deliver basic habitat and protected species surveys/reports (e.g. PEA, UK Habs, BNG assessments, bats, Badger, Water Vole, etc.).
• Full UK driving licence and use of a car.
• Good communication skills, both in-house and with clients.
• Good report writing skills.
• Experience preparing fee proposals.
• Be able to manage and analyse data.
• Experience using GIS Mapping.
• Be able to mentor Junior Ecologists/Ecologists.
• To allocate projects to staff (meeting every 1-2 weeks to review workload and resourcing).
• Manage complex projects.
• Understand the financial needs of the company.
• Prepare fee proposals/tenders.
• Undertake complex risk assessments.

What you'll get in return

• Equipment provided for each member of staff, such as laptops, thermal cameras, NVAs, and standard/thermal drones.
• Hybrid working in Manchester, hybrid/home-working in the East Midlands and South-west.
• Generous holiday allowance (a minimum of 25 days exclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas closure).
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
• Free parking (Only in Manchester office).

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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