Senior Ecologist

Your newpany 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 solveplex 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 topletionWorking with external Ecologists on larger projectsBNG AssessmentsPEA's, HRA's and Protected species surveyingReport writing on a large range of ecological issuesLiaising with stakeholders, external subcontractors, colleagues and clientsBusiness developmentWhat you'll need to succeed A degree in an Environmental or relevant subjectPrevious experience as an EcologistConfident to lead on the full lifecycle of ecological projectsExcellent written and verbalmunication skillsWillingness to help grow and lead a teamA full UK driving licenseWhat you'll get in return £35,000 - £45,000 (Depending on experience)Fullyprehensive healthcare (no excess)Hybrid work patternGym in the officeBonus scheme for bringing new clients with youFinancial support on memberships with industry bodiesCareer progression and development budgetEnhanced maternity / paternity policyWorking with a close-knit team