Ecologist - Warrington

An environmental consultancy are looking for an Ecologist to join its growing team. The company, known for delivering high-quality ecological services across a diverse range of projects, is expanding due to increased demand for its expertise. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering ecological surveys, assessments, and reports to support planning applications and development projects. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the ecologist will contribute to a variety of projects-from habitat assessments to protected species work-while helping clients meet regulatory and sustainability goals. The option to work from home is also available.

Company Benefits;

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service

• Company pension scheme

• Support with CPD, training, and gaining protected species licences

• Paid professional membership fees

• A supportive and collaborative team culture

• Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes

• Opportunities to work on a wide range of high-profile and meaningful environmental projects

Key Responsibilities;

• Conducting habitat and protected species surveys (e.g. bats, GCN, badger, birds)

• Preparing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments

• Supporting mitigation design and implementation

• Liaising with clients, planners, and statutory bodies

• Assisting with data analysis, mapping, and reporting
  
  
  
  

Ideal Candidate Will Have;

• A degree in ecology or related discipline

• Experience in consultancy or applied ecological work

• Survey licenses (e.g. for bats or GCN) or progress toward them

• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
  
  

If you''re interested in applying for this Ecologist role, please send your CV to (url removed) or feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed).