Are you passionate about ecology and looking to take the next step in your career? Waterman Infrastructure & Environment is seeking an enthusiastic Ecology Consultant to join our team in Manchester!

Located in the vibrant Spinningfields cultural hub, our office is ideally positioned to support the delivery of exciting projects across the city, the UK, and internationally. Our Manchester team is working on some of the most prestigious and innovative projects, ranging from sustainability-focused office and commercial premises to cutting-edge sports and leisure facilities like the Manchester Velodrome, major infrastructure and transport developments, and new residential communities.

Our Waterman Ecology team is a CIEEM Registered Ecology Practice exemplifying our depth and breadth of experience and technical excellence.

As part of our growing Ecology team, you will contribute to high-profile projects across a variety of sectors, including strategic residential developments, mixed-use sites, and large-scale infrastructure works. You will be involved in the early stages of projects, including ecological surveys, impact assessments, and the implementation of mitigation strategies, through to post-planning works.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting ecological surveys for a variety of projects.

• Delivering Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, and protected species surveys.

• Providing technical reports, advice, and mitigation plans to clients.

• Working within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring collaboration with colleagues from other offices and disciplines.

• Contributing to the development of ecological strategies and management plans.

• Ensuring that all projects comply with ecological legislation and planning policies.

About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:

• Full membership of CIEEM (or equivalent).

• A degree in Ecology or a related field.

• Some years experience in ecological consultancy.

• A solid understanding of ecological legislation, planning policy, and the EIA process.

• Experience with Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA).

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package with annual salary reviews.

• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.

• Hybrid working arrangements and access to a strong training and development culture.

• Opportunities for client-facing roles, business development, and fast-tracked career progression.

• Mentoring support from industry experts and a collaborative, dynamic team environment.

If you are looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking, innovative company, Waterman offers you the opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting projects. Apply today by sending your CV and cover letter to .

Job type Permanent Posted 2025-03-04T00:00:00 5 months ago

About us

At Waterman we are committed to our people, our communities, and the planet. We are transforming our business and offering our most exciting opportunities yet so now is the time to join us.

We are a Disability Confident organisation, committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy starting with our recruitment and selection process.

Submit your online application, you will receive an automated confirmation email immediately, so you have the comfort of knowing it has been received. If your application is progressed to the first stage you can expect to hear from a member of our dedicated recruitment team.

If successful, an interview will be arranged at a time convenient for both you and our hiring manager, the initial conversation may be via Teams but we are, of course, keen for you to visit our offices, meet the team and therefore, we’d love to meet you face-to-face for a follow up conversation. Good luck, we look forward to welcoming you to the Waterman family!

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