We're hiring experienced Ecologists to bring their expertise, energy, and ideas to an award-winning, forward-thinking environmental consultancy.
We are looking for people operating at a Consultant, Senior, Principal, or Associate Director level.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join a growing environmental consultancy made up of technical specialists, data analysts, and enthusiastic ecologists all working together to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions for a wide range of clients.
This is a respected and innovative consultancy that invests in its people, values collaboration, and supports flexible working. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied workload and play a key role in shaping the future of the ecology team.
The position is permanent, with flexible options available, including remote, hybrid, part-time or full-time arrangements.
This is a permanent role with flexible working options — whether you prefer remote, hybrid, full-time or part-time, we’ll work with what suits you best. The projects span the UK, and while their main hub is in Greater Manchester, they also offer regional workspace access in London and the East Midlands.
As an experienced Ecologist, you'll be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of a wide variety of ecological projects, from early-stage planning through to final reporting and client handover.
Benefits
Our client prides themselves on being an employer of choice. With a remarkable retention rate, their ambition is to ensure that not only are people rewarded fairly for the work that they do, but that they are also given the tools and support required to thrive in their current and future roles.
They offer a comprehensive package that includes, but is not limited to:
* An annual bonus based on company performance and profits. Monthly wellbeing allowance and a healthcare scheme
* A generous holiday allowance and the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave.
* Multiple days paid volunteer leave, additional birthday leave, and an increased annual leave allowance as a reward for long service,
* An unlimited training budget in line with your training plan.
* Clear and defined career pathways, and the support required for you to follow them.
* ... and more.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Preparing project quotes, tenders, and work proposals
* Coordinating and delivering ecological fieldwork, including occasional nights away and out-of-hours work
* Writing high-quality reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and Ecological Impact Assessments
* Building and maintaining relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
* Reviewing reports and ensuring quality standards across the board
* Supporting the development of junior team members through training and mentoring
Requirements
Our client is hoping to find someone who’s not only technically skilled but also brings initiative, collaboration, and care to their work. You’ll likely tick many of these boxes:
* A strong ecological consultancy background (typically 3+ years)
* Confident producing PEA, EcIA, and BNG reports
* Skilled in managing and coordinating ecological surveys
* Comfortable producing quotes, tenders, and client-facing documentation
* Holds a degree in a relevant subject
* Member (Associate or Full) of CIEEM
* Competent in GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS
* Full UK driving licence