SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative peoplefirst culture.
Due to continued growth we are seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our established Ecology team delivering highprofile projects across the Midlands Wales and the wider UK.
Based in Manchester or Shrewsbury the role will focus primarily on renewables infrastructure and residential development with additional exposure to commercial schemes and occasional UKwide project work.
Youll lead and support the delivery of ecological projects from initial appraisal through to detailed reporting and licensing working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:
Managing ecological projects including resource planning financial oversight and client communication
Producing and overseeing ecological appraisals EIAs HRAs licence applications and EPS licences
Mentoring and supporting junior ecologists
Carrying out ecological surveys where required and ensuring survey quality across the team
Assisting with fee proposals and contributing to business development activity
Youll collaborate with colleagues across Ecology Environmental & Earth Sciences Planning ESIA Landscape Arboriculture and Engineering with opportunities for crossregional and crossdiscipline project exposure.
SLRs One Team culture is at the heart of our business providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework regular performance reviews and full support toward chartership professional qualifications and licences we offer outstanding opportunities for longterm career progression.
Our flexible benefits & rewards package includes:
Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life income and travel insurance
Salary sacrifice car lease and cycletowork schemes
Volunteering and Community Giving
We believe sustainable careers need balance thats why we offer:
Flexible hybrid and agile working
25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
Buy or sell leave options
Core working hours
Crossborder remote working and sabbatical opportunities
Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:
We provide enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave access to an Employee Assistance Programme and specialist support for mental health stress and menopause supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Youll bring:
Extensive experience delivering UK ecological projects ideally including renewables and infrastructure
A degree in ecology or a related discipline
Experience managing ecological projects to completion including reporting to planning authorities and statutory bodies
Experience preparing PEAs EcIAs ES chapters HRAs and licence applications
At least one protected species licence (a bat licence advantageous)
Knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation policy and guidance
Qualifying Member (or above) of CIEEM
Strong technical reporting communication and problemsolving skills
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for site work
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
If this Senior Ecologist role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions wed love to hear from you.
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