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Senior Ecologist
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Senior Ecologist
Experienced Ecologist Role (Greater Manchester Consultancy)
Salary: £35k–£45k DOE
About the Role
Enviro Recruitment is working with an Ecological Consultancy based in Greater Manchester, seeking an ambitious individual to join their ecology team.
The ideal candidate will:
- Align with the consultancy’s values and vision.
- Drive Project Management, maintain client liaison, and manage business operations.
- Oversee and manage projects independently under the Ecology Director.
- Produce high-quality ecological reports to support planning permission applications.
The consultancy prioritises an ecologist with:
- Over 3 years’ experience in a consultancy environment.
- Opportunity for career progress through:
- Assisting in team expansion.
- Training and mentoring junior staff.
- Prior experience advising on UK legislation, planning policy, and Biodiversity Net Gain Policy for various schemes, including:
- Residential developments.
- Renewable energy projects.
- Commercial schemes.
- Householder applications.
- Minerals and waste projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Management:
- Manage Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Protected Species Surveys across the UK.
- Undertake and conduct Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments.
- Collaborate with Landscape Architecture and Arboricultural Teams to provide integrated project advice.
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Reporting & Client Engagement:
- Deliver high-quality ecological reports for regulatory submissions.
- Maintainclient liaison, draft fee proposals, and handle billing for assigned projects.
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Stakeholder Liaison:
- Establish and maintain relationships with Local Planning Authorities (LPA).
- Ensure compliance and navigate planning system requirements confidently.
Qualification & Experience Requirements
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Education:
- Degree (or equivalent) in an Environmental Science discipline.
- OR evidence of equivalent relevant experience.
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Licences & Certifications:
- Required:
- Valid Natural England Bat Level 1 Licence or a single Bat or GCN Licence reference.
- Desirable:
- Natural England Bat Level 2 Licence and ability to draft Bat Ecological Impact Statements (EPSLs).
- Membership of a professional body (CIEEM, IES, IEMA) (paid by employersyearly).
- Required:
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Technical & Operational Skills:
- Proven ability to prepare PEAs, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and Protected Species Surveys.
- Proven capacity to independently author detailed ecological reports.
- Experience of delivering site-based surveys across multiple project scales.
- Self-driven, willing to travel for fieldwork: personal vehicle required for UK-wide coverage.
- Willingness to undertake occasional overnight stays (1–2 nights) for projects (hotel expenses fully covered).
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Employment Needs & Process
- Position: Full-time, permanent.
- Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 PA DOE (negotiable based on experience).
- Additional Compensation: Include bonus scheme.
Assessment Process
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview, where may include:
- Production of written work samples to assess skills.
- Attendance of a trial day (full/half day) to assess fit and technical suitability (time paid).
Benefits
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Flexibility:
- Flexitime schedule, Monday–Friday.
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Office:
- Hybrid remote working with base at Bolton BL1 2BQ.
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Support:
- Company pension.
- Enhanced maternity leave.
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Health & Wellbeing:
- Access to a health & wellbeing programme.
- Private medical insurance.
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Wellbeing & Networking:
- Free fitness classes and discounted/free meals.
- Casual dress code.
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Professional Development:
- Paid professional body memberships (if elected).
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