Overview
Senior Ecologist Jobs in Manchester, England, UK at Hays
Your new company
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
An arboricultural consultancy that specialise in providing tree surveys and reports for planning, development and risk management. Technical experts with the knowledge and resources to solve complex problems for their client across residential, industrial, educational, hospitality and private owners.
They currently offer Arboriculture services in house and Ecological / BNG services through a subcontracted business. Based in Macclesfield, they have a large presence in the north west and venture across the nation for a diverse scope of projects.
Your new role
They have decided to bring some of the Ecological services in house with the aim of eventually having a full Ecology team, you’ll be the first Ecologist in the business so will help to shape the Ecology team for the future. Although you are the only official ecologist in this organisation, you’ll work closely with the in house arboriculture team and external ecologists on larger projects.
Typical duties could include…
Leading on smaller surveys from conception to completion
Working with external Ecologists on larger projects
BNG Assessments
PEA’s, HRA’s and Protected species surveying
Report writing on a large range of ecological issues
Liaising with stakeholders, external subcontractors, colleagues and clients
Business development
What you’ll need to succeed
A degree in an Environmental or relevant subject
Previous experience as an Ecologist
Confident to lead on the full lifecycle of ecological projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to help grow and lead a team
A full UK driving license
What you’ll get in return
£35,000 – £45,000 (Depending on experience)
Fully comprehensive healthcare (no excess)
Hybrid work pattern
Gym in the office
Bonus scheme for bringing new clients with you
Financial support on memberships with industry bodies
Career progression and development budget
Enhanced maternity / paternity policy
Working with a close-knit team
What you need to do now
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Title: Senior Ecologist
Company: Hays
Location: Manchester, England, UK
Category: Science (Environmental Science, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Ecology), Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Environmental Science)
