Ecologist

Role: Ecologist

Location: Manchester

Salary: 25,000 - 35,000 p/a, plus benefits

Pebble Recruitment are currently representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy, who are actively seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their ever-growing team based in either of their Manchester offices. Our client has grown rapidly and now provides a variety of services to clients. Their spike in recruitment stems from their glowing reputation within the industry, which has resulted in them having a healthy pipeline of both repeat and new business. An exciting time to join!

Our client pride themselves on the quality of the services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their client's and employee's needs, well-being, and aspirations throughout the whole process. Their ethos also revolves around the sustainability of a project, putting this at the forefront of every project. The successful Ecologist will work closely alongside the ecology team in Manchester, assisting with protected species surveys.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Ecologist to join an employee-focused company, that offers extensive career progression opportunities and exposure to a variety of projects.

Ecologist Position Overview

• Undertaking protected species surveys
• Helping to build tenders and creating fee quotations
• Producing technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, Habitat Management Plans, BREEAM reports, HRAs and EcIAs) - training also given
• Managing small-medium to large-sized projects

Ecologist Position Requirements

• 3-10 years of industry experience
• Be located in or around Manchester (commutable) or willing to relocate
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 protected species license (preferred)
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred

Ecologist Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary, ranging between 25,000 - 35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working, or fully remote
• TOIL
• Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget
• Other benefits to be discussed at the interview stage