Ecologist - Warrington
An environmental consultancy are looking for an Ecologist to join its growing team. The company, known for delivering high-quality ecological services across a diverse range of projects, is expanding due to increased demand for its expertise. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering ecological surveys, assessments, and reports to support planning applications and development projects. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the ecologist will contribute to a variety of projects-from habitat assessments to protected species work-while helping clients meet regulatory and sustainability goals. The option to work from home is also available.
Company Benefits;
Competitive salary based on experience
Flexible and hybrid working options
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service
Company pension scheme
Support with CPD, training, and gaining protected species licences
Paid professional membership fees
A supportive and collaborative team culture
Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes
Opportunities to work on a wide range of high-profile and meaningful environmental projects
Key Responsibilities;
Conducting habitat and protected species surveys (e.g. bats, GCN, badger, birds)
Preparing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
Supporting mitigation design and implementation
Liaising with clients, planners, and statutory bodies
Assisting with data analysis, mapping, and reporting
Ideal Candidate Will Have;
A degree in ecology or related discipline
Experience in consultancy or applied ecological work
Survey licenses (e.g. for bats or GCN) or progress toward them
Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
If you're interested in applying for this Ecologist role, please send your CV to (url removed) or feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed)