Senior Ecological Consultant

11 hours ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Hilson Moran Full time

Our recently refurbished London office - the Living Lab - offers a direct link to clients, the ability to further develop our existing relationships and to pursue future opportunities across the city. We also have full view of some of our most iconic designs, including 20 Fenchurch Street ‘the Walkie Talkie’ and 30 St Mary’s Axe ‘The Gherkin’ from our river café space.

We are seeking to employ an proactive and enthusiastic Ecological Consultant to join our expanding team in London.

**Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Lead ecological assessments for property development projects.
- Collaborate with architects, planners, and engineers to integrate ecological considerations into designs.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.
- Develop strategies for enhancing biodiversity on development sites.
- Advise on habitat creation, restoration, and management.
- Implement measures to achieve biodiversity net gain.
- Conduct ecological surveys.
- Ideally hold survey licences for protected species.
- Analyse data and prepare ecological reports.
- Engage with clients, local authorities, and conservation bodies.
- Present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
- Oversee project teams and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Utilise data visualisation technologies for data analysis and visualisation such as GIS.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of Ecological and EIA projects.
- Enhance project management and technical skills with significant opportunities for career growth.

**We’d like to hear from you if you have**

**Background & Qualifications**:

- Experience in contaminated land assessment, preferably with a focus on the development sector.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and best practices.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in** **Ecology, or a related field.

**Skills**
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Skilled at writing efficient and effective reports.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What is your current right to work in the UK?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M1 4ET

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