Ecologist / Senior Ecologist
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 April 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Mission Resourcing Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ec005 |
Summary
Ecologist / Senior Ecologist
Manchester | 35-40K DOE | Environmental
We are hiring on behalf of our client, a nationally recognised multidisciplinary environmental consultancy known for its forward‑thinking approach and ongoing growth.
Ecologist or Senior Ecologist
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Location: Manchester Office‑based, with flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
Seeking a motivated Senior Ecologist to join our growing team. If you have experience in high‑quality ecological work, and a desire to develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.
We know that not everyone ticks every single box — and that’s fine. If you meet around 80% of the criteria, or believe you have relevant transferable skills, we still encourage you to apply.
In‑house and external training, including support with specialist software.
Qualifications & Experience
We are seeking candidates with:
BSc in Ecology or a related discipline
MSc in an environmental field (or equivalent experience)
Associate membership of CIEEM, ideally working toward Full membership
Experience and/or licences appropriate to senior-level ecological work
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support team members in day‑to‑day ecological work
Manage smaller elements of team operations and project delivery
Plan and resource ecological surveys
Undertake a full range of ecological and protected species surveys, including more specialist assessments
Produce high‑quality reports, including complex and specialist reports
Support ongoing business development activities
Liaise confidently with clients, including on larger or more detailed projects
Begin mentoring junior staff and supporting their development
Technical Skills & Competencies
Expertise in PEA/UK Habitat Survey, including complex or rarer habitat types
Competence across a full range of protected species surveys
Ability to undertake specialist surveys within your discipline
Proficient in your chosen specialism
Hold relevant protected species licences (e.g., Basic GCN, Dormouse, specialist licences such as Bat)
Strong understanding of EU/UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
Awareness and application of ecological industry standards
Experience across a range of sectors, with proficiency in one or two (e.g., Quarry, Rail, Road, Energy, Industrial)
Proficient in data collation, interpretation, and analysis
Strong mapping/GIS skills (or similar)
Developing capability in management and wider professional skills
Why Join?
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Flexible hybrid working
In-house and external training opportunities
Exposure to diverse and meaningful projects
Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
To apply contact our team on vicky@missionresourcing.co.uk
Mission Resourcing is acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 15 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Manchester | 35-40K DOE | Environmental
We are hiring on behalf of our client, a nationally recognised multidisciplinary environmental consultancy known for its forward‑thinking approach and ongoing growth.
Ecologist or Senior Ecologist
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Location: Manchester Office‑based, with flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
Seeking a motivated Senior Ecologist to join our growing team. If you have experience in high‑quality ecological work, and a desire to develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.
We know that not everyone ticks every single box — and that’s fine. If you meet around 80% of the criteria, or believe you have relevant transferable skills, we still encourage you to apply.
In‑house and external training, including support with specialist software.
Qualifications & Experience
We are seeking candidates with:
BSc in Ecology or a related discipline
MSc in an environmental field (or equivalent experience)
Associate membership of CIEEM, ideally working toward Full membership
Experience and/or licences appropriate to senior-level ecological work
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support team members in day‑to‑day ecological work
Manage smaller elements of team operations and project delivery
Plan and resource ecological surveys
Undertake a full range of ecological and protected species surveys, including more specialist assessments
Produce high‑quality reports, including complex and specialist reports
Support ongoing business development activities
Liaise confidently with clients, including on larger or more detailed projects
Begin mentoring junior staff and supporting their development
Technical Skills & Competencies
Expertise in PEA/UK Habitat Survey, including complex or rarer habitat types
Competence across a full range of protected species surveys
Ability to undertake specialist surveys within your discipline
Proficient in your chosen specialism
Hold relevant protected species licences (e.g., Basic GCN, Dormouse, specialist licences such as Bat)
Strong understanding of EU/UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
Awareness and application of ecological industry standards
Experience across a range of sectors, with proficiency in one or two (e.g., Quarry, Rail, Road, Energy, Industrial)
Proficient in data collation, interpretation, and analysis
Strong mapping/GIS skills (or similar)
Developing capability in management and wider professional skills
Why Join?
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Flexible hybrid working
In-house and external training opportunities
Exposure to diverse and meaningful projects
Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
To apply contact our team on vicky@missionresourcing.co.uk
Mission Resourcing is acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 15 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.