Ecologist

• Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Enhanced pension + Private healthcare
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - North West
• Town/City: Liverpool, Merseyside
• Posted: 21/03/2025
• Reference: 14807_1742562353

Job Description

Ecologist job, available with a multidisciplinary consultancy group, focusing on ecology and BNG projects across mid- and Northern regions. Offering a salary of up to £45,000 plus benefits and the opportunity to take the lead of establishing the ecology team as the business continues to expand.

This growing consultancy has circa 60 members of staff across several offices, offering a range of services to clients across the UK. Ecology and biodiversity net gain is an increasingly important area for the group and they're looking to appoint an ecologist who can work both with their internal teams and coordinate external freelancers for a range of projects across the nation. The ideal candidate will be someone looking to excel their career and be part of shaping the team over next few months.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the wider group with ecology and BNG assessments
• Site and client visits across the region
• BNG option assessments for planning applications and biodiversity gain plans
• Carry out habitat surveys, EIA, and enhancement plans
• Coordination of external freelancers and contractors for ecological surveys
• Report writing and assist with planning submissions
• Support with the growth of the department as the business expands.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role (Ecologist, EIA, BNG Specialist, or similar)
• BNG experience including impact assessments
• Ecological survey experience
• Experience with purchasing biodiversity units and credits as part of an offsetting scheme
• Full Driving licence and access to a car
• Consultancy experience strongly desired.

What You Get Back

• Salary of up to £45,000 (potentially higher, dependent on experience)
• Annual leave starting at 25 days but increasing with length of service
• Christmas shutdown plus volunteering allowance
• Enhanced pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance, and more.

Apply

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