Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist - Warrington

We're looking for a Senior Ecologist to join a well-established, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy based in Warrington. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to lead projects, support junior team members, and contribute to high-quality environmental outcomes.

You'll be working on a variety of projects across sectors including residential, infrastructure, renewable energy, and conservation. The role involves survey planning and coordination, reporting, licensing, stakeholder engagement, and providing clear, practical ecological advice to clients.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service (plus bank holidays)
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) scheme for additional flexibility
• Private healthcare and employee wellbeing support
• Professional development support, including training budgets and paid memberships
• Company pension scheme
• Annual profit share bonus
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
• A warm, collaborative team culture with a strong environmental ethos

You will ideally have;

• A degree in ecology or a related subject
• Significant experience in ecological consultancy
• Strong field skills and experience in a range of habitat and species surveys
• Ideally a protected species licence (e.g., bats, great crested newts)
• Excellent report writing and ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time
• A solid understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Experience in project management and client liaison
• Full CIEEM membership (or eligibility)
• A full, clean UK driving licence

The company are a purpose-driven environmental consultancy with over two decades of experience in helping clients deliver sustainable, biodiversity-positive projects. Their team includes ecologists, planners, landscape architects, and environmental specialists working together to deliver integrated, place-sensitive solutions.

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