Overview

Hilson Moran
Hilson Moran are interdisciplinary consultants, engineers, and advisors, applying progressive design thinking to shape the environments we live in. We provide a full range of engineering services, exciting innovation, and design solutions on a full range of projects from across our network of offices in the UK.

Housed in a building of our own design, Neo, and engineered to meet WELL™ Standards, our Manchester office is testament to the quality of our work and the many repeat projects we carry out for loyal clients across Manchester and the North, including Sky, IBM, and Bruntwood.

We are seeking to employ a proactive and enthusiastic Senior Ecological Consultant to join our expanding team in Manchester.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing and conducting Phase 1 ecological surveys and targeted detailed species surveys. You will play a crucial role in managing input into planning applications, environmental assessments, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and advising clients on mitigation strategies.

You will work on potentially ecologically sensitive sites in the property, industrial, hi-tech, sports, energy, and transport sectors in both the UK and Overseas. You will also play a central role in designing Net Positive Places throughout the UK and Overseas.

Your Responsibilities

Project Leadership

  • Lead ecological assessments for property development projects.
  • Collaborate with architects, planners, and engineers to integrate ecological considerations into designs.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.

Biodiversity Enhancement

  • Develop strategies for enhancing biodiversity on development sites.
  • Advise on habitat creation, restoration, and management.
  • Implement measures to achieve biodiversity net gain.

Technical Expertise

  • Conduct ecological surveys (e.g., Phase 1 habitat surveys, protected species surveys).
  • Ideally hold survey licences for protected species.
  • Be a member of a relevant professional body.
  • Analyse data and prepare ecological reports.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engage with clients, local authorities, and conservation bodies.
  • Present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.

Team Management

  • Mentor junior ecologists, fostering their professional growth.
  • Oversee project teams and ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Utilise data visualisation technologies for data analysis and visualisation such as GIS.

The Team

As a valued member of our established national team, your role will encompass a range of exciting responsibilities:

  • Project Preparation and Management: Actively contribute to the planning and execution of Ecological and EIA projects.
  • Collaboration: Work with a wider multidisciplinary team on EIA projects in a wide range of sectors.
  • Career Development: Joining a rapidly growing team will allow you to enhance your project management and technical skills with significant opportunities for career growth.
  • Guidance and Mentorship: We’re committed to your growth, providing support and mentoring throughout your journey.

Join us and be part of a team of experts dedicated to making Net Positive Places.

Benefits

  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum, plus public holidays (increasing up to 28 days with length of service).
  • Enhanced company pension contribution.
  • Annual budget to spend on personal wellbeing activities.
  • Access to our healthcare scheme.
  • Access to confidential wellbeing support services via our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Paid volunteering days to support causes important to you.
  • Fun company events, including our annual winter party and full company summer social.
  • Season ticket loans.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Options for unpaid leave and career breaks.

We’d Like to Hear From You if You Have:

Background & Desirable Skills

  • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and best practices.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Proficient in using IT software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and GIS.
  • Skilled at writing efficient and effective reports.
  • Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written.
  • Proficient in numerical tasks.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Ecology or a related field.
  • Valid driving license.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Hilson Moran is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all communities.

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