Overview
Senior/Principal Consultants Ecology – Warrington (Hybrid working – minimum 40% in office; site visits required). Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (flexible working available). Salary: £33,000 - £49,000 pa depending on experience.
Benefits: See company materials for a summary of employee benefits.
About the Role
Are you an experienced ecologist looking for progression in your career? If so, we’re sure you’ll find a happy home within the TEP Ecology team in our Warrington office who are seeking enthusiastic Senior and Principal ecologists to join our team. This opportunity will appeal to ecologists with at least 4 to 5 years experience and we are particularly interested in candidates who have technical skills in at least one of the following: botany/habitat surveying; biodiversity net gain; bat ecology (Level 2 bat licence holder). You will work with a broad range of clients across the UK within the residential, urban regeneration, utilities infrastructure, commercial and leisure sectors as well as projects associated with BNG off-site delivery, green infrastructure, conservation and restoration schemes and strategic level projects.
Responsibilities
* Lead on and contribute to a diverse range of projects, making use of strong field survey, assessment and reporting skills and knowledge of current best practice and the planning system.
* Supervise field staff and coordinate project work with other professionals; attend meetings with clients and design teams.
* Be proactive in helping clients navigate the planning and licensing processes.
* Monitor the financial performance of designated projects.
* Lead on and contribute to the production of fee proposals for our work.
Qualifications
* Experienced ecologist with at least 4 to 5 years of experience.
* Technical skills in at least one of the following: botany/habitat surveying; biodiversity net gain; bat ecology (Level 2 bat licence holder).
* Experience across a broad range of clients in the residential, urban regeneration, utilities infrastructure, commercial and leisure sectors; involvement in BNG off-site delivery, green infrastructure, conservation and restoration schemes, and strategic level projects.
Why join us?
We are a close-knit team; with 40+ in-house ecology staff, you will be supported by colleagues and a network of trusted sub-consultants. We emphasise knowledge sharing and professional development. TEP is a CIEEM Registered Practice, demonstrating commitment to high professional standards and biodiversity outcomes. We focus on CPD, offering informal and structured training, and support career ambitions such as protected species licences or Chartered status. We encourage progression and aim to develop leadership and management skills. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
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