Ecologist

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)