Ecologist

A fantastic opportunity to be part of a close knit team working on various projects across the north west and beyond. Offering the benefits of flexible working and the options of either full time or part time working.

Appletons are a long established environmental consultancy based in the north west of England. We are involved with interesting and challenging projects at both pre planning and construction stages on behalf of our clients which includes provision of ecological services. We have a broad base of clients including private, public and environmental charities. Due to our continued growth we are looking for a talented Ecologist with a proven track record in ecology, nature, conservation, and biodiversity. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to further their career and gain more experience in these areas.

The company is seeking to recruit a full-time or part time ecologist to deliver ecological services in relation to a range of large and small projects covering residential, commercial, industrial developments as well as work related to landscape and conservation management. The successful candidate will be required to work within a small team but to be able to deliver ecology output in isolation. The candidate should be technically strong in a variety of fields and commercially competent, with demonstrable experience in ecological consultancy and project management with a willingness to potentially expand this area of work within the practice.

Contract: Permanent (Full-time or Part-time)

Location: North West / North Manchester / Bolton

Competitive Salary Dependent on experience

As well as experience in a range of ecological survey work, candidates must have:

• Environmental related degree;
• Current full UK driving licence.
• Experience in protected species surveying;
• Working knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain;
• Excellent report writing and oral communication;
• Membership of CIEEM (Qualifying minimum);

Desirable but not essential experience includes:

• Experience in surveys with assessments in accordance with UK Habitat methodologies and production of maps and reports;
• Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment to standard methodologies;
• Hold minimum Level 1 bat licence or be close to obtaining one;
• Experience using DEFRA Metrics/BNG would be an advantage but not essential;
• Experience of production of EcIA would be an advantage but not essential;
• Previous experience in working in private consultancy (would be an advantage but not essential);
• Experience in liaison with client representatives and project management to progress projects effectively;
• Ability to find solutions to ecological challenges on projects;
• Experience of engaging with relevant authorities and stakeholders in projects;
• Good track record of delivering necessary project outputs within set deadlines;

The candidate should have access to transport for business use for which mileage expenses would be paid. There is also access to company work vans should this be preferred. The role will require travel, overnight and/or out of hours work at times and may require working away from home.

The role offers flexible home working in combination with office hours available and reimbursement of Professional Body Membership fees.

• To submit your CV of for more information, contact opportunities@appletons.uk.com