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Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • A prominent design and environmental firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Ecologist with a salary range of £30,000 to £40,000.
  • The ideal candidate should have significant experience at the Consultant Ecologist level or currently in a Senior Ecologist role.
  • Key responsibilities include leading ecology projects, conducting habitat and species surveys, and mentoring junior staff.
  • The position offers benefits such as 23 days of annual leave, a workplace pension plan, and one paid professional membership each year.
  • Candidates must possess full membership with CIEEM and a valid UK driving licence, along with a strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation.

Senior Ecologist

Manchester

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

A prominent design and environmental firm specialising in Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Planning, Biodiversity Net Gain, Arboriculture, and GIS is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their Manchester team.

Benefits for the Senior Ecologist:

  • 23 days of annual leave, increasing to 24 days after three years of employment.
  • Workplace pension plan.
  • One paid professional membership each year.
  • Cycle to Work and Technology initiatives.
  • Complimentary eye examinations.
  • Discounts at a nearby leisure center.
  • Access to company vehicles.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Ecologist:

  • Lead and oversee a diverse array of ecology projects, ensuring top-notch delivery.
  • Perform habitat and protected species surveys, act as the Ecological Clerk of Works, and generate technical reports.
  • Supervise subconsultants and provide mentorship to junior ecologists.
  • Foster strong client relationships and assist in business development efforts.
  • Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Requirements for the Senior Ecologist:

  • Significant experience at the Consultant Ecologist level or currently in a Senior Ecologist role.
  • Full membership with CIEEM.
  • Possession of Protected Species Licences.
  • In-depth understanding of UK wildlife legislation, EIA, and planning processes.
  • Proven experience in project management, fieldwork, and report writing.
  • A valid UK driving licence.

Are you ready to advance your ecological career? We would love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Joe at or call for more information. Discover additional ecology opportunities on our website. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this permanent position.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.