Principal​/Associate Ecologist

About the job

Principal / Associate Ecologist – Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Salary: £39,000 - £60,000 (British Pound Sterling)

Shared values:
Join a consultancy that lives and breathes its values and empowers you to do the same. The company is committed to positive impact, environmental sustainability, and fostering a collaborative workplace.

Impactful, inspiring projects:
Take pride in projects that make a difference; from energy generation to historic building restoration, regenerative agriculture to strategic biodiversity enhancement plans – your work contributes to a sustainable and greener future.

Employee‑owned culture:
You will be supported to thrive in a positive and inclusive environment where your contributions matter – to the company, to communities, to the planet, and to your pocket.

Flexibility:
Enjoy the flexibility to shape your work‑life balance. Work‑from‑home up to three days a week, with flexible/core hours, and even part‑time options to explore.

Rewards:
Your dedication deserves recognition. With a salary range between £39,000 – £60,000, annual salary reviews, and a fair profit‑share bonus scheme, your hard work is valued and rewarded.

Well‑being:
Join a consultancy that truly cares for your well‑being, with access to health and self‑care benefits, employee assistance, home‑working and fieldwork allowances, and financial/practical support for professional development. Life insurance (four times annual salary) and income protection insurance are also provided.

• 6+ years experience working as an Ecologist in the UK
• Strong understanding of UK nature conservation legislation and policy, and development management processes in England and Wales
• Strong, broad experience in habitat and protected species surveys and reports, preliminary ecological appraisals, and Ecological Impact Assessments
• Experience in project management, client and stakeholder engagement, line managing / mentoring junior colleagues (desirable), tendering and fee proposing (desirable), business development (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence with a willingness to work away / across antisocial hours during relevant seasons
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

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