Senior Ecologist

Company: Mattinson Partnership

Location: Manchester

Posted: April 11th, 2026

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Recruitment Consultant with Mattinson Partnership - specialising in the Environmental sector including, Ecology, Geo-Environmental, Hydrology, Flood…

A multidisciplinary environmental consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Ecologist to join its growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 4-5 years' experience in ecological consultancy to take the next step in their career, helping deliver a wide range of projects across diverse sectors including quarrying, rail, road, energy, and industrial.

The role offers a balance of office-based work and flexible working from home and the team values transferable skills so if you bring relevant experience or enthusiasm to grow into the role, you're encouraged to apply.

Responsibility:

Lead and mentor team members, supporting the development of junior staff.
Manage project planning and resource allocation for ecological surveys.
Undertake a full range of habitat and protected species surveys, including specialist areas.
Produce high-quality technical reports and review work completed by others.
Support client engagement on large and complex projects.
Contribute to business development and help win new work.
Provide input on budgets, tenders, and project management.
Ensure high standards in health & safety across team operations.

Requirements:

Degree in Ecology or a related field (BSc essential; MSc desirable).
Associate membership of CIEEM, with intention to progress to Full membership.
Specialist knowledge of Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) and UK Habitat Surveys.
Proven experience in a range of protected species surveys (e.g. bats, GCN, dormice), ideally holding relevant licences.
Strong understanding of UK/EU legislation, planning policy, and industry standards.
Experience across various sectors, with proficiency in at least one or two.
Skilled in data analysis, GIS mapping, and interpretation.
Strong report writing skills, including contributions to EIAs and other complex documents.
Experience with project budgeting, client liaison, and fee proposals.
Confident in providing advice to clients with minimal oversight.
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service).
Healthcare scheme with Benenden Health.
Life insurance (3x annual salary).
Paid professional subscriptions (up to £750 per year).
Access to an employee benefits platform (Wider Wallet).
Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
Drive Electric car scheme.
Pool and hire cars available for project travel.
Long service rewards.

If you think you have the required experience to fit this role, please click 'Apply' below to submit your cv for review. If you have any questions about this or other roles, contact Euan McLeod on 02079602552. We also offer £250 for successfully placed referrals, so if you have any friends/colleagues that are looking for work, put them in touch!

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Consulting

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