The Opportunity
Are you an Ecologist looking to take the next step in your career?
Would you like to get involved with delivering some exciting projects and join a dynamic, growing team who are at the forefront of sustainable design?
If so, we want you to join our clients' ecology team in Manchester.
Their welcoming and diverse team are working on some interesting, prestigious and innovative projects in the UK due to an influx of retained and new business, from sustainability-focused offices, data centres and commercial premises to cutting-edge healthcare facilities, infrastructure schemes and from award-winning education schemes to major new residential communities, they are supporting schemes across a huge range of sectors.
Key Requirements
A thorough knowledge of ecological legislation and planning policy in the UK
Ideally have experience in both linear infrastructure and property development projects
Have more than 1-3 year’s experience in ecological consultancy or related sector
Excellent report writing skills for PEA reports, EcIA, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and BREEAM 2018 Assessments
An understanding of the EIA process and have experience in undertaking or contributing to ES chapters would be an advantage
Have experience of people management
Be able to work autonomously with excellent communication (including technical report writing) skills and an ability to prepare fee proposals
Be able to undertake ecological surveys and desk-based studies to a high standard
Technical review of reports
Public enquiry experience or input would be of benefit
Have a solid understanding of conservation legislation and protected species licensing, ideally holding at least one survey/handling licence for a protected species
Understand the EIA process and have experience in undertaking Ecological Impact Assessments
Be able to provide pragmatic, commercially aware ecological advice to our portfolio of major clients
Desirable Qualifications
Ecology degree or a relevant Environmental discipline.
What's on Offer
You will be offered a competitive salary, a comprehensive range of both ‘voluntary’ and ‘anytime’ benefits’ to match your lifestyle choice and a friendly working environment with a strong team spirit and a good variety of project work.
Competitive salary and benefits package with annual salary reviews
26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
Fantastic training and development culture
Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
ICE Training Agreement
Opportunity to undertake business development and marketing activities
Fast tracked career progression for the right dynamic candidates