Senior Ecologist - Manchester

We are hiring in our Manchester office for a Senior Ecologist.

Main Purpose of the Job

As a result of our growing workload, we are looking for a Senior Ecologist to oversee and aid project delivery. You will be involved from start to completion in a range of projects in both the public and private sectors. The work includes surveys, analysis and reporting; engagement with stakeholders, working in inter-disciplinary project teams and the planning system as well as habitat creation and enhancement schemes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Principal Ecologist to deliver a range of projects from tender stage to completion
• Maintaining high standards of survey, data analysis, reporting and client liaison in accordance with good practice guidance, ecological legislation and the Pell Frischmann internal quality systems
• Apply for protected species mitigation licenses and oversee their implementation on-site
• Project co ordination with good commercial awareness and financial control, ensuring deliverables meet the client's needs and are provided cost effectively and to an exemplary standard
• Working in conjunction with project stakeholders including clients, and statutory consultees to achieve project aims whilst encouraging a high level of environmental protection
• Monitoring, planning and forecasting utilisation of the ecology team, including contributing to and preparing bids
• Engage in business development, client and third party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation, new and repeat work
• Advocating the team's services internally to our framework managers and technical leads
• Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients
• Ensure compliance with internal management system procedures

Qualifications, Experience & Skills that are required to be successful in the role: Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management or a related discipline

Essential Experience

• Significant experience working in a UK consultancy for private and public sector developers and operators, on a range of development / infrastructure projects
• Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species
• Class 2 bat survey license
• Experience of on site ecological supervision

Essential Skills

• Be able to work well in a team and provide effective direction to all members of the team
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
• Excellent knowledge of relevant UK wildlife legislation including conservation of protected species
• Excellent knowledge of ecological survey methods and mitigation measures
• Good understanding of the UK planning system
• Able to work collaboratively and develop strong relationships with other teams within the business and clients
• Full UK driver's licence

Preferred Qualifications

• A current CSCS card or equivalent (We can arrange)
• Membership (or eligibility to join) of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) at MCIEEM level

Preferred Experience

• Line management experience
• Proven record of developing pragmatic and cost effective mitigation and supervising implementation on site
• Providing ecological input to competitive tenders
• Has held or is eligible to hold Bat Mitigation licences (Earned Recognition or A13)
• Great crested newt survey licence (Level 1) or other protected species survey licence

Preferred Skills

• Good GIS skills
• Experienced in BNG metrics and reporting
• Good working knowledge of habitat creation and enhancement
• Data management and analysis skills
• Excellent commercial understanding of environmental consultancy procurement