Ecologist
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Performance related bonus ( uncapped ) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Mission Resourcing Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ECO |
Summary
Mission Resourcing are acting on behalf of our environmental consultancy client.
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum
Our client is a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Ecologist with around 4–5 years’ experience (or equivalent).
This role is primarily office based, with the opportunity to work from home 1–2 days per week.
Candidates meeting 80% or more of the criteria are encouraged to apply. Transferable skills are welcomed, and both in-house and external training is provided, including support with unfamiliar software.
Key Responsibilities
Planning, resourcing and undertaking ecological surveys, including protected species
Producing high-quality reports, with opportunity to develop specialist expertise (e.g. EIA)
Supporting project delivery, budgets and timescales
Client liaison and technical input on survey requirements and mitigation
Supporting business development and work winning
Mentoring and supporting junior team members
Ensuring health and safety compliance
Experience & Skills
BSc in Ecology or similar (MSc Environmental qualification desirable)
Associate CIEEM, or working towards membership
Experience with PEA and UK Habitat Surveys, including complex sites
Competence in protected species surveys (GCN, Dormouse; Bat licence desirable)
Good knowledge of UK/EU legislation and planning policy
Report writing, data analysis and GIS or mapping experience
Experience across a range of sectors (e.g. infrastructure, energy, industrial)
Benefits
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Healthcare scheme and life insurance
Paid professional subscriptions (up to £750 per year)
Pension (4% employer contribution)
Electric car scheme, pool car access and long service rewards
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum
Our client is a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Ecologist with around 4–5 years’ experience (or equivalent).
This role is primarily office based, with the opportunity to work from home 1–2 days per week.
Candidates meeting 80% or more of the criteria are encouraged to apply. Transferable skills are welcomed, and both in-house and external training is provided, including support with unfamiliar software.
Key Responsibilities
Planning, resourcing and undertaking ecological surveys, including protected species
Producing high-quality reports, with opportunity to develop specialist expertise (e.g. EIA)
Supporting project delivery, budgets and timescales
Client liaison and technical input on survey requirements and mitigation
Supporting business development and work winning
Mentoring and supporting junior team members
Ensuring health and safety compliance
Experience & Skills
BSc in Ecology or similar (MSc Environmental qualification desirable)
Associate CIEEM, or working towards membership
Experience with PEA and UK Habitat Surveys, including complex sites
Competence in protected species surveys (GCN, Dormouse; Bat licence desirable)
Good knowledge of UK/EU legislation and planning policy
Report writing, data analysis and GIS or mapping experience
Experience across a range of sectors (e.g. infrastructure, energy, industrial)
Benefits
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Healthcare scheme and life insurance
Paid professional subscriptions (up to £750 per year)
Pension (4% employer contribution)
Electric car scheme, pool car access and long service rewards