Senior Ecological Consultant

We are seeking to employ an Senior Ecological Consultant to be based in our Manchester office.

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Hilson Moran are interdisciplinary consultants, engineers and advisors, applying progressive design thinking to shape the environments we live in.  We provide a full range of engineering services, exciting innovation and design solutions on a full range of projects from across our network of offices in the UK.

Housed in a building of our own design, Neo, and engineered to meet WELL™ Standards our Manchester office is testament to the quality of our work and the many repeat projects we carry out for loyal clients across Manchester and the North, including Sky, IBM and Bruntwood.

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

The ideal candidate will have experience managing Phase 1 ecological surveys and species-specific surveys. You’ll oversee planning applications, environmental assessments, compliance, and mitigation strategies. Your work will focus on ecologically sensitive sites across various sectors both in the UK and internationally, contributing to the design of Net Positive Places.

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 & Qualification:

  • 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.

All Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hilson Moran is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities