Senior Ecologist

Posted 4 hours 2 minutes ago by Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom, M21 0
Job Description

£35,000 to £50,000 per year, Performance related bonus (uncapped)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/06/2026

About this job

Mission Resourcing are acting on behalf of our environmental consultancy client.

Our client is a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Ecologist with around 4-5 years' experience (or equivalent). This role is primarily office based, with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.

Candidates meeting 80% or more of the criteria are encouraged to apply.

Transferable skills are welcomed, and both in house and external training is provided, including support with unfamiliar software.

Key Responsibilities
  • Planning, resourcing and undertaking ecological surveys, including protected species
  • Producing high quality reports, with opportunity to develop specialist expertise (e.g. EIA)
  • Supporting project delivery, budgets and timescales
  • Client liaison and technical input on survey requirements and mitigation
  • Supporting business development and work winning
  • Mentoring and supporting junior team members
  • Ensuring health and safety compliance
Experience & Skills
  • BSc in Ecology or similar (MSc Environmental qualification desirable)
  • Associate CIEEM, or working towards membership
  • Experience with PEA and UK Habitat Surveys, including complex sites
  • Competence in protected species surveys (GCN, Dormouse; Bat licence desirable)
  • Good knowledge of UK/EU legislation and planning policy
  • Report writing, data analysis and GIS or mapping experience
  • Experience across a range of sectors (e.g. infrastructure, energy, industrial)
Benefits
  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Healthcare scheme and life insurance
  • Paid professional subscriptions (up to £750 per year)
  • Pension (4 % employer contribution)
  • Electric car scheme, pool car access and long service rewards

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