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Senior Ecologist

Location

Job Type

Workspace

Salary
Vacancy ID

Manchester, UK

Permanent

Hybrid

£35,000 - £40,000

680-04

The Opportunity

We have a great opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy who are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Ecologist, with ideally a minimum of 4/5 years’ experience.


You will be comfortable and keen to lead and mentor team members, manage aspects of team operations, and oversee survey planning and resourcing.


There will be the opportunity to conduct a full range of ecological surveys, including specialist assessments, where you will produce high-quality reports.

There will also be the need to engage in client liaison and business development, as these will be key parts of your role.


You should be proficient in PEA/UK Habitat Surveys, protected species surveys (GCN, Dormouse, Bat), GIS mapping, and data analysis, with a strong understanding of UK/EU legislation and industry standards.


Experience across sectors like quarrying, rail, road, energy, and industrial is beneficial. You’ll also provide input on fees, tenders, budgeting, and project management while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Desirable Qualifications

To be successful within this role, you will ideally have -


  • BSc in Ecology (or similar)

  • MSc Environment (or equivalent)

  • Associate CIEEM progressing to Full CIEEM

  • Ideally one or two licences

What's on Offer

This role is primarily office based with the opportunity to WFH 1 -2 days per week.

A market leading salary and complete package is on offer dependant on skills and experience.


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About Us

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work4earth is headed up by Steve Slade, who has 30 years recruitment experience and for the last 5 years has been fully focused on the environmental sphere; and more specifically - Ecology.

 

With his experience in recruitment and a degree in civil engineering, Steve has a thorough understanding of both clients and candidates needs, where you can feel safe in the knowledge that you are speaking to someone who knows the whole recruitment cycle for both clients and candidates alike.

Whether you are a candidate or a client, please reach out with anything ecology-related, and let’s work together for a sustainable future.

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