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Principal Ecologist

 Manchester, North West England

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Manchester, North West England 109 The Print Rooms London SE1 0LH Mattinson Partnership Principal Ecologist Apply Now

Reference #: 22307_1712825992
Location: Manchester, North West England
Salary: £47500 - £60000 per annum
Sector: Environment
Type: Permanent
Posted On: 11/04/2024

An opportunity has recently opened within the Manchester office of one of the world's leading multidisciplinary consultancies within the Ecology team. You would be joining a team of over 100 ecologists worldwide, engaging on exciting, dynamic projects that have exceptional benefits to the environment and local biodiversity.

You will be at the forefront of a business that has spearheaded biodiversity net gain implementation, making a genuine difference to biodiversity across North West England and developing a team of passionate consultants, moulding the future leaders of the business.

The Role:

  • Technical lead for NSIP projects, managing project programmes, budgets and junior team members (for those interested in managerial responsibilities)
  • Collaborating with our multi-disciplinary teams and undertaking stakeholder engagement.
  • Planning and undertaking field surveys; analysing and interpreting survey results.
  • Designing and co-ordinating ecological mitigation.
  • Authoring and checking/reviewing a range of ecological reports and licence applications.
  • Providing support and mentorship to other team members, particularly early careers staff.
  • Managing work enquiries, preparing bids and building client relationships.
  • Building and maintain strong working relationships with team, colleagues, clients and external bodies.
  • Supporting the development of a portfolio of ecological work in the Northern region, by building a network with both internal and external clients within the Northern England region and UK-wide.

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related discipline is desirable.
  • Protected species survey licence (minimum 1)
  • Professional Membership (CIEEM) and Chartership of CEnv or Cecol (full costs covered)
  • Experience on UK Ecological surveying projects and leading team of consultants,
  • Confident designing, implementing and reviewing PEAs, UK Habs Surveys, BNG Assessments.
  • Strong skills in report writing, including preparing Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Chapters for Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment).
  • Strong botanical skills, including Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 4+, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level.

Benefits:

  • 25 Days Annual Leave (+ public holidays)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Gym Discounts (Joint or Single Membership)
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Employer Matched Pension Contribution
  • Annual Travel Discounts
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Life Assurance

If you would like to apply, please follow the link on this page and submit an up-to-date CV. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, contact Damon Gormley.

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