Senior Ecologist

Hays; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Your new company

My client is a consultancy focussing on sustainable development, climate change risk, energy & carbon management/reduction, natural capital, ESG and the like. They have genuine values which feed into the work that they do and embodies their aim to create climate resilience.

Your new role

They are looking for a driven individual to come and work on projects in any of their offices. You'll primarily be working on strategic masterplans, conducting ecological and UKHab surveys that feed into wider Biodiversity Net-Gain and Natural Capital projects, whilst primarily project managing. Otherwise, they work on planning projects for the residential, education, accommodation and health sectors. They do not work on infrastructure; rail, road projects.

The role will involve working with a range of stakeholders, including developers, architects, and local authorities, as well as more junior ecologists to deliver works.

You'll be working with some very well-recognised individuals in the industry who are working at a high level in things such as: IEMA steering groups, Natural England advisory boards, writing codes of conduct in relation to carbon calculations and other research-based work.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mentor and manage junior ecologists.
2. Client & project management.
3. Undertake ecological surveys and assessments, including UKHab and protected species surveys, ecological impact assessments etc.
4. Provide ecological advice and support to clients and across internal teams.
5. Manage and deliver ecological projects, including the production of technical reports and ecological management plans.
6. Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
7. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.

What you'll need to succeed

1. A degree in Ecology or a related field.
2. Experience in a similar consultancy role.
3. Experience of undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, bat and bird survey experience is highly desirable.
4. Associate CIEEM member and working toward full membership.
5. Experience working with Junior Ecologists is desirable.
6. Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.
7. Excellent report writing skills.
8. Strong GIS skills; QGIS & COREO.
9. Good working knowledge of the UKHab and BNG metrics / guidelines.
10. Strong botanical skills and ideally FISC 3 qualified or higher.
11. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
12. Full driving licence.

What you'll get in return

1. Competitive salary - £35,000 - £45,000 DOE.
2. Low utilisation target across the team, they aren't all about chargeable time!
3. Support towards professional memberships and licences.
4. Flexible working options are available.
5. Employee perk scheme (health and well-being based).
6. Training in your discipline as well as others (both formal and relaxed).
7. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, with offices closed over the Christmas period.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.