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 landscape architectural and environmental consultancy based in the north west of England. We are involved with challenging and complex 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 Project 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 part or full-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

Location: North West/ North Manchester

Competitive salary dependent on experience.

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

• Environmental related degree;
• Membership of CIEEM;
• Experience in Phase 1 and 2 Habitat (NVC) Surveys with assessments in accordance with UKHabitat methodologies and production of maps and reports;
• Good experience of Ecological Impact Assessment to standard methodologies;
• Experience in protected species surveying;
• Hold 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;
• Excellent report writing and oral communication;
• Current, full UK driving licence.

The role is would suit full or part time applicants (2/3/4 days per week but negotiable across the month). The candidate should have access to transport for business use for which mileage expenses would be paid. 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 apply for the position, please send your CV along with covering letter detailing experience to: [email protected]

If you would like to discuss the opportunity informally, please also initially contact Lorna Cruice on 07970 729235.