Senior Ecologist

Embankment Group is proud to partner with a leading global environmental consultancy in their search for a Senior Ecologist to join their well-established team in Bolton. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected ecology practice that delivers innovative solutions across renewable energy, infrastructure, residential, and commercial development projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

Whether you are an experienced Senior Ecologist looking to expand into project management or a seasoned professional eager to focus on client management and business development, this role offers the flexibility to align with your career aspirations.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering ecological input across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will work on complex, multidisciplinary assignments, including renewable energy schemes, major infrastructure projects, and residential developments. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainability-led solutions while advancing your career within a global consultancy.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing ecological projects in line with your experience and expertise.
• Producing and reviewing technical reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs), and Environmental Statement (ES) chapters.
• Preparing and overseeing licence applications, including European Protected Species (EPS) mitigation licences.
• Supporting resource planning and budget management to ensure project efficiency.
• Assisting with fee proposals and tender submissions to secure new business opportunities.
• Mentoring and supporting junior ecologists to foster team development.
• Conducting ecological surveys as required and ensuring high technical standards across the team.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Solid consultancy experience across a range of ecological surveys and reporting work.
• Proven experience managing projects from inception to completion.
• Experience preparing licence applications, with at least one protected species licence (bat licence holders are particularly desirable).
• Strong working knowledge of UK and European environmental legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to produce PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, and related technical documents.
• Membership (Qualifying or above) with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Your typical day may include:

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including planners, engineers, and landscape architects, to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Reviewing and finalizing technical reports to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Leading client meetings to discuss project progress and address any challenges.
• Mentoring junior team members and providing guidance on technical and professional development.
• Conducting site visits and ecological surveys, as required, to gather critical data for project delivery.
• Preparing fee proposals and contributing to business development initiatives.

By joining this global consultancy, you will enjoy:

• A structured career framework with clear progression opportunities.
• Flexible, agile, and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus flexible bank holidays.
• A competitive salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive healthcare package.
• The opportunity to work on high-profile, sustainability-focused projects.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation and teamwork.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a technically strong ecology team in the North West, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.