The role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing and delivering ecology projects across a range of challenging and exciting schemes to the highest quality, drawing upon field experience and knowledge of the planning system. A technical focus is required, with excellent delivery experience and strong project management and communication skills. An inspiring approach and the ability to lead and manage staff is required. You will be a key contributor in developing and supporting the growth of the team to achieve business plan targets.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Leading a portfolio of interesting and complex ecological projects from initial client liaison through to completion
• Managing and organising subconsultants and seasonal workforce as required
• Undertaking field work including surveying habitats and protected species
• Ecological Clerk of Works activities
• Writing, overseeing and completing qualty checks of technical reports
• Mentoring and managing enthusiastic Ecologists by adopting a creative and an inspiring approach
• Contributing to business development activities including client relationships
• Maintaining quality and Health and Safety standards
• Demonstrating efficient and profitable delivery

Essential requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a consultant Ecologist
• A relevant degree
• Full member of CIEEM
• Excellent knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy including experience of practical application of mitigation requirements for protected species.
• Working knowledge of EIA and the planning process
• Protected species licences advantageous, particularly for bats and GCN
• Developed core field and technical report writing skills, alongside delivery of EPSL licence documents and EcIA
• Experience and working knowledge of BNG assessments
• Excellent project management skills including financial control, strong client liaison and coordinating a team effort
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach to work
• Strong organisational skills/ability to work under pressure to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills/an ability to work at all levels with colleagues and clients
• A valid UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work outside office hours and away from home as required

Desirable requirements

• Named ecologist on EPSL / Mitigation licence for bats and/or GCN
• FISC level 3 or above
• Habitat Regulations Assessment experience
• GIS proficiency / capability
• Staff mentoring experience

The role

The successful candidate will provide key support to the team manager and leading, managing and delivering a range of arboriculture projects. A technical focus is required, with excellent delivery experience and strong project management and communication skills. An inspiring approach and the ability to lead, manage and mentor staff as required.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Lead and supporting the delivery of arboriculture projects across various sectors
• Support multi-disciplinary projects and offer advice and the benefit of your experience to the wider arboriculture team and the business generally
• Undertake a variety of arboricultural surveys, risk assessments, tree management plans, tree mapping (CAD and ArcGIS Pro technology) and community engagement and produce associated reports for submission to Local Planning Authorities and landowners
• Liaise with the local planning authorities, planners, architects, and other professionals to inform the planning design process
• Provide advice relating to Tree Preservation Orders, tree work applications, Conservation Areas and High Hedges
• Support in the management of the arboriculture team and mentoring and development support
• Assist in all aspects/ duties as necessary including supporting the team manager, analysing survey data, writing and checking reports and assisting in the general workload of the arboriculture team
• Maintain quality standards and demonstrating efficient and profitable delivery

Essential requirements

• A degree in an Arboriculture or related subject
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Arboricultural Association
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an arboricultural consultancy role
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong knowledge and experience of tree surveying techniques and risk/hazard assessment methodologies
• Understanding of the principles of Visual Tree Assessment and the ability to work methodically through the process
• Strong working knowledge of current planning and environmental legislation
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience and ability to negotiate with and obtain agreement from a wide range of clients and statutory consultees
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work at all levels with colleagues and clients
• A positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work, under your own initiative or within a multidisciplinary team environment

Desirable requirements

• Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) Certificate
• Flexibility to work away from home on occasions

The role

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading, project managing and delivering multidisciplinary landscape architecture led design projects and maintaining excellent quality standards. A creative focus with excellent design and delivery experience alongside strong project management and communication skills will be key.

Working in our studio in Manchester, the role is part of a growing team with a diverse portfolio of challenging and exciting schemes across the UK.

As a multidisciplinary consultancy, the successful candidate will work alongside our in-house urban designers, landscape planners, arboriculture, ecology and biodiversity net gain teams.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Lead and manage high profile multi-disciplinary design projects from inception to completion through all Landscape Institute / RIBA work stages
• Lead and promote design reviews through a consistent quality driven approach
• Maintaining quality standards
• Demonstrate efficient and profitable delivery
• Contribute to business development activities including client relationships

Essential requirements

• A minimum 5 years' post qualification experience
• A creative and talented designer
• Demonstrable experience in leading projects and coordinating a team effort
• Experience in undertaking detailed design and delivery of projects
• Strong CAD and graphic (Adobe) capability
• Keen interest in landscape and the environment
• Initiative and drive, with a positive attitude
• Strong knowledge of current planning and environmental legislation
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines
• An enthusiastic and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work under your own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work at all levels with colleagues and clients
• Experience of NBS Specification Manager and Sketchup
• Experience in delivery of projects in public realm, residential, leisure and commercial sectors

Desirable requirements

• Experience in EIA and LVIA projects utilising GLVIA and other current guidance an advantage
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

The role

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Biodiversity Net Gain team to ensure the successful delivery of projects. They will see projects through from inception to post-development monitoring, helping to inform design and advise clients along the way.

The role will be a combination of field-based surveying and office work, with a large focus on delivery of written reports and habitat management plans. The successful candidate  will be trained to carry out habitat assessments using UKHab methodology, as well as using the Biodiversity Metric to calculate the pre- and post-development biodiversity value of sites, and will be responsible for producing detailed and accurate reports to be used during the planning process and 30-year post-development management period.

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.

Key responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of interesting and complex projects from initial inception through to post-development monitoring
• Undertake field work, including small- and large-scale habitat surveys following UKHab methodology, on-site mapping and condition assessments of habitats
• Deliver written Biodiversity Net Gain feasibility and design stage assessments
• Produce 30-year, site-specific management plans
• Collaborate with other in-house teams, such as arboriculture and landscape architecture, and with external consultants
• Advise clients and supporting the delivery of external workshops and presentations
• Update project documentation to reflect changes/updates or in response to consultee comments
• Have an awareness of project requirements in order to ensure that our services are delivered effectively and on-time
• Contribute to team resource planning and supporting the ecology team if required

Essential requirements

• A degree-level qualification in ecology or relevant environmental subject
• Professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or working towards
• Experience working in an ecology-related role; undertaking field surveys, following standardised methodology, data recording and analysis
• Experience of report writing and delivering technical data in a clear and concise manner
• Understanding of habitat management strategies and the role of habitat management plans in conservation
• Strong time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines
• Basic knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work at all levels with colleagues, clients and consultees
• IT competence in MS Office
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach to work and willingness to learn and pursue professional development opportunities
• A valid UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours and away from home as necessary

Desirable requirements

• MSc level qualification

The role

The successful candidates will undertake tree inspections and assist with tree related risk management of public and/or privately owned tree stock utilising handheld ArcGIS Pro and CAD technology.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake tree inspections of public and privately owned tree stock utilising handheld ArcGIS Pro and CAD technology
• Identify tree works
• Respond to client queries and maintain strong relationships
• Deliver high standards and work practices to comply with British Standards and relevant legislation
• Complete and observe risk assessments and working methodologies with regards to Health and Safety

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working in an arboricultural environment and undertaking tree inspections and risk assessments
• Formal arboricultural qualification or equivalent experience and be prepared to undertake a relevant arboricultural course/qualification
• Experience of liaising clients and attending meetings
• Computer and IT literate with experience in using handheld technology software, Microsoft Office and Excel
• Willingness to work at any location on a semi-permanent basis with time in the office as and when required
• A valid UK driving licence
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and liaise at all levels with colleagues, clients and local authority officers

Desirable requirements

• CAD experience
• GIS proficient
• Understanding of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), legislation and knowledge of the planning system