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About the Team
Our Ecology team delivers a range of ecological services to support renewable energy, residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the region. We are involved with some of the largest off‑shore wind developments in the country, as well as on‑shore wind and solar, helping to deliver clean energy to the UK market. We also have a strong presence in the residential and commercial market, providing variety to the work we do.
Your Impact
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What You Will Be Doing
* Lead and manage complex ecological projects as part of a diverse portfolio of renewable energy, residential, and commercial projects throughout the East of England, including Town and Country Planning Act developments and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
* Author, peer‑review, and produce a range of ecology reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) and Environmental Statement (ES) Ecology Chapters.
* Provide in‑house training, support and line management to junior team members.
* Work collaboratively as part of a team of ecologists.
* Lead negotiations with Natural England, County Ecologists, Local Authority planning officers, and stakeholders.
* Complete Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, interpreting and evaluating the Biodiversity Metric to deliver pragmatic on‑ and off‑site solutions to clients.
* Project‑manage preparations of fee proposals/tenders, invoicing and management of project finances.
* Design and implement ecological mitigation strategies including mitigation licences for bats, great crested newts, dormice, badgers and water vole.
Who We Are Looking For
* Sound knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental legislation relevant to the role.
* Competent in UK Habitat Classification and habitat condition assessments (FISC level 4 highly desirable but not essential).
* Ability to design and complete a range of typical ecology surveys, and interpret findings to inform robust ecological assessments and deliver pragmatic solutions to clients.
* Experience designing/delivering ecological mitigation including protected species licensing and Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).
* Team player who supports a small team as we grow, yet works independently.
* Good time‑keeping and communication skills.
* Full UK driving licence, insured for business purposes, and willingness to travel to sites throughout the region (some overnight accommodation may be required).
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Ecology or a closely related field.
* CIEEM membership.
* Hold at least one protected species survey licence (great crested newt and bats highly desirable).
* FISC Level 4 highly desirable but not essential.
What is in it for you?
We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes – to master’s degree level – for leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring. We provide learning and development for everyone.
We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.
Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst and Information Technology
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
Location
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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