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. With projects across the UK and office locations in Greater Manchester, London, and Derbyshire, the client can offer flexibility on location.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a broad portfolio of ecological projects from initiation through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing fee proposals and tender submissions
* Planning, resourcing, and delivering ecological surveys (including out-of-hours work and travel as needed)
* Producing clear, concise ecological reports (PEA, BNG, EcIA, etc.)
* Liaising with clients, sub-contractors, and other project stakeholders
* Providing quality assurance and reviewing the written work of other team members
* Mentoring junior ecologists and supporting skills development within the team
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to delivering work to a high standard. Key attributes and requirements include:
* A relevant degree and minimum of four years’ professional experience in ecological consultancy
* Strong understanding of PEA, EcIA, and BNG assessments
* Experience coordinating ecological survey programmes
* Holding one or more protected species licences and/or specialist ecological expertise
* Experience leading field teams and mentoring junior staff
* Demonstrated ability to prepare fee proposals and manage client relationships
* Associate or Full membership of CIEEM
* FISC Level 3 or above
* Competency in GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS
* A full UK driving licence