Senior / Principal Ecologist (Manchester based)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal Ecologist based in Manchester. The role offers a hybrid working model and involves conducting site surveys, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a minimum of four years' experience in ecology. Benefits include a growth bonus scheme, enhanced annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Growth Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Private Medical Scheme

Pension

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years UK experience required.
• Driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting site surveys and data processing.
• Mentoring junior staff and supporting project lifecycle management.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Report Writing

Project Management

Education

CIEEM Membership

Tools

GIS

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Senior / Principal Ecologist (Manchester based), Manchester

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Client:

Lanpro

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior / Principal Ecologist
Hybrid working (remote and in-office attendance)
Location: Manchester
Permanent, full-time or part-time
Salary: Up to £50,000 (Full Time Equivalent) depending on experience

Lanpro is a market-leading and award-winning multi-disciplinary consultancy specializing in Planning, Design, and the Environment. Our diverse project portfolio includes projects across sectors such as residential, historic sites, renewable energy, and mixed-use developments.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our ecology team, working closely with our Ecology Lead for the Northern Region. The role suits self-motivated individuals who enjoy site surveys and working in a supportive team. We welcome applicants from both consultancy and non-consultancy backgrounds, with academic or vocational qualifications.

About Lanpro

Lanpro fosters a friendly, supportive environment with a small team culture, encouraging innovation and professional development. We support large-scale renewable energy projects and have a nationwide team across the UK, including offices in Manchester, York, and Edinburgh.

Our team includes experienced ecologists and species specialists. We support a variety of projects, from beaver surveys in Kent to fungal eDNA assessments in Wales.

Benefits include: growth bonus scheme, enhanced annual leave, hybrid working, private medical scheme, pension, professional development, and more.

As a Senior or Principal Ecologist, your responsibilities will include conducting site surveys, data processing, reporting, mentoring junior staff, and supporting project lifecycle management. You should have a strong understanding of UK legislation, experience with UKHab surveys, and a proactive approach to professional development.

Qualifications include a minimum of four years UK experience, a driving license (preferred), and CIEEM membership (preferred). Essential skills include strong communication, organization, report writing, project management, and knowledge of relevant legislation. Desirable skills include protected species licenses, GIS experience, and bat sound analysis.