Senior Ecologist: Flexible, Remote-Ready Leadership

Envance ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Stockport is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead a range of ecology projects and mentor junior staff. This role offers a flexible working environment, including remote and hybrid options. Responsibilities include planning and conducting ecological surveys, producing reports, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates should have expertise in ecological assessments, relevant degrees, and experience in team leadership. A competitive salary and numerous benefits, such as unlimited training budget and annual leave, are offered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Additional leave after 2 years service

Birthday leave

Unlimited training budget

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Monthly well-being allowance

Discretionary profit share scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological impact assessment, PEA, BNG.
• Protected species licences and specific ecological expertise.
• Experience leading survey teams and mentoring junior ecologists.

Responsibilities

• Plan, resource and deliver ecological surveys.
• Produce fee proposals and tenders.
• Engage with clients and sub-contractors.

Skills

Self-starter

Quality written work

Ecological impact assessment

Mentoring early-career ecologists

Tendering experience

GIS software skills (ARCGIS or QGIS)

Education

Relevant degree

Associate or full membership of CIEEM

Job description

An environmental consultancy in Stockport is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead a range of ecology projects and mentor junior staff. This role offers a flexible working environment, including remote and hybrid options. Responsibilities include planning and conducting ecological surveys, producing reports, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates should have expertise in ecological assessments, relevant degrees, and experience in team leadership. A competitive salary and numerous benefits, such as unlimited training budget and annual leave, are offered.