We owe our success to the quality of people who work at Ecology Services and our team interaction.

We are always keen to hear from motivated professionals with relevant experience or qualifications.  If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, send us your CV in confidence.  If your ideal job is not advertised here, please do still send in your CV as we will always seek to find a position within the company for the right person.

In return for your professional skills, enthusiam and commitment, we offer a competitive salary, excellent training and development opportunities, with the support you need to realise your career ambitions.  We provide a working environment which provides opportunities for individual and teams to develop and progress within the business.

Current job opportunities at Ecology Services:

Experienced/Senior Ecologist

  

Ecology Services requires an Experienced/Senior Ecologist to work from our Preston office. 

 

Candidates should be enthuiastic team players and proven ecologists with a professional attitude and commitment to the pursuit of excellence.  They must have at least 3 years post graduate consultancy experience and should be capable of leading and managing projects and dealing with both clients and consultees.

 

Canididates should have experience in conducting ecological surveys as part of ecological impact assessments, including for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).  Good verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK.

 

Our desirable skills include:

• Phase 1 & 2 Habitat Surveys (Extended)
• Basic understanding of National Vegetation Classification (NVC)
• Holder of at least one protected species licences (ideally great crested newts or bats)
• IEEM membership
• River Corridor Surveys (RCS)
• A good knowledge of relevant
  UK and European legislation
• Excellent report writing skills
  

It is essential that you can produce high quality reports and excel in team environments that operate within a flat management structure.  You should have a proven track record of project management, impacts assessment and protected species mitigation design.   You should have a strong understanding of the commercial sector; alongside an appreciation of the role that ecological consultancy plays in contributing to sustainable development. 

    

Ecology Services provides a competitive salary with associated benefits, as detailed at the top of the careers page on this site.

  

Please send your CV with a covering letter to Lyn Sargeant, Ecology Services Ltd, 74 Liverpool Road, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5SP, or alternatively e-mail your CV to info@ecologyservices.org 

   

  

 Freelance Ecologists

Ecology Services is seeking to expand its register of approved sub consultants.  We need additional assistance for specialists and general ecologists throughout the north west.

Please send your CV with a covering letter to Lyn Sargeant, Ecology Services Ltd, 74 Liverpool Road, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5SP, or alternatively e-mail your CV to info@ecologyservices.org