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Consultant / senior ecologist

Manchester
Hays
Consultant
Posted: 20 April
Offer description

Your newpany

An established and growing environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ecological advice across the UK is seeking to expand its Ecology team.

The organisation works across a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects and is known for its collaborative culture and technical excellence.


Your new role

As a Consultant or Senior Ecologist, you will play a key role in delivering ecological services on a range of projects, from feasibility through to planning and construction. The position can be tailored to suit an experienced Consultant or an established Senior Ecologist, depending on your background.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Managing and delivering ecological projects to time and budget
2. Undertaking and overseeing habitat and protected species surveys
3. Producing technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs and BNG assessments
4. Providing clear ecological advice to clients and planning authorities
5. Supporting and mentoring junior staff (Senior level)
6. Assisting with project planning, fee proposals and client liaison.


What you'll need to succeed

7. A degree in Ecology or a related discipline
8. Proven UK consultancy experience at Consultant or Senior level
9. Strong report writing and technical assessment skills
10. Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
11. Experience of habitat and protected species surveys
12. A full UK driving licence

Desirable experience includes:
13. CIEEM membership (or working towards)
14. Protected species licences ( bats, GCN)
15. BNG experience and use of biodiversity metrics
16. Project management and client-facing experience



What you'll get in return

17. Apetitive salary of £28,000 - £42,000 (DOE)
18. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
19. Support towards professional development and chartership
20. Funded training and survey licence applications
21. Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy

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