Senior Ornathologist

b Overview /b p As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead and manage medium to large ecological projects for an independent environmental consultancy. You’ll coordinate surveys, ECoW work, and produce high-quality ecological assessments and plans while mentoring junior ecologists and supporting business development. You’ll provide expert ecological guidance to clients and ensure deliverables meet standards. This role offers variety across renewable energy, infrastructure, and nature-based projects, with a clear path for progression. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive salary and pension /li li 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays /li li annual discretionary performance bonus /li li flexible benefits package /li li employee assistance programme /li li cycle-to-work and tax-free childcare schemes /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Manage medium to large and complex ecological projects /li li Lead surveys, site visits and ECoW activities /li li Produce high-quality ecological assessments, reports and management plans /li li Provide specialist ecological advice to clients and stakeholders /li li Manage subcontractors and quality-check project deliverables /li li Line-manage and mentor junior ecologists /li li Support business development, tenders and client relationships /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Relevant degree /li li Associate/Full CIEEM membership or working towards /li li Strong project management and report-writing skills /li li Excellent knowledge of UK ecology legislation and guidance /li li Experience mentoring or managing junior staff /li li Full UK driving licence /li li Full right to work in the UK /li li Living in or within commutable distance of the Liverpool office /li /ul ul li leadership /li li communication /li li client management /li li ecology surveys /li li ECoW work /li li report-writing /li /ul