Ecological Consultant

Ecological Consultant
Location: Warrington
Salary: Up to £40,000 + Benefits
Role: Full Time - Permanent

Looking for an opportunity to work on projects that genuinely make a difference?

We're looking for an Ecological Consultant to join a growing multidisciplinary environmental consultancy, supporting a diverse range of planning, quarry restoration, land regeneration and development projects across the UK.

This isn't a traditional consultancy role focused purely on surveys and reports. As an Ecological Consultant, you'll be involved from the earliest stages of projects, providing practical ecological advice that helps shape developments while balancing environmental outcomes with commercial objectives.

You'll work closely with planners, engineers and environmental specialists, carrying out site surveys, supporting Biodiversity Net Gain and helping deliver sustainable, long-term solutions across a varied portfolio of projects.

What you'll be doing
Carrying out Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), habitat surveys and ecological site walkovers
Identifying ecological constraints and opportunities across planning and development projects
Providing practical ecological advice to support project design and planning applications
Supporting the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), including habitat creation, enhancement and long-term management
Assessing when specialist ecological surveys are required and coordinating external ecological consultants where necessary
Producing and reviewing technical ecological reports
Working alongside planners, engineers and project teams to develop practical, commercially balanced solutions
Visiting quarry, restoration and development sites as projects progress
Keeping up to date with ecological legislation, planning policy and industry best practiceWhat we're looking for
Previous experience working as an Ecological Consultant or in a similar ecology role
Experience undertaking PEAs and ecological habitat surveys
Good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain and the statutory biodiversity metric
Knowledge of UKHab classification and ecological survey methodologies
Strong report writing and communication skills
Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
Full UK driving licenceWhat's in it for you?

Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of planning, restoration and development projects
A balance of fieldwork, office-based work and stakeholder collaboration
Join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy where you'll work closely with planners, engineers and environmental specialists
Genuine opportunity to influence projects from concept through to delivery
Long-term career development within a growing environmental businessIf you're looking for a role where you can work on genuinely varied projects, broaden your experience and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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