Job Description

Ecologist

Department: Ecology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Description

Ecologist

Urban Green

Who we are

Urban Green is a specialist provider within environmental consultancy supporting clients across the North West. We are known for our technical expertise, commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships. As the business continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to play a key role in supporting our next phase of development.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

We are looking for an Ecologist to join our growing team.

A key part of the role is multi-disciplinary working, with other teams; in-house and external consultants, therefore a flexible and enthusiastic approach, and a desire to learn, is required.

What you will do

• Lead a portfolio of interesting and complex ecological projects from initial client liaison through to completion
• Lead and deliver ecological surveys, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)
• Act as technical authority on protected species and habitats legislation
• Design and oversee mitigation, compensation, and enhancement strategies
• Hold or working towards relevant protected species licences (e.g. bats, GCN, otters, badgers)
• Provide Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) support on complex projects
• Act as lead point of contact for clients, planners, and statutory bodies
• Resolve technical and regulatory challenges efficiently
• Review reports for quality, accuracy, and compliance with guidance
• Mentor and manage enthusiastic Assistant Ecologists by adopting a creative and pragmatic approach
• Maintain quality and health and safety standards
• Demonstrate efficient and profitable delivery

Who you are

We’re seeking a candidate with a minimum of 2 years professional ecological consultancy experience. Your role will be a combination of field-based surveying and office work.

You’ll bring:

• Degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• Member of CIEEM
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Proven experience delivering complex ecological projects
• Holder of one or more protected species licences
• Full UK driving licence

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.