Ecological Consultant / Senior Ecological Consultant (North of England)

Embark on an exciting career to protect our natural environment and enhance
biodiversity. 

THE ROLE

We’re looking for Ecological Consultants / Senior Ecological
Consultants to join our growing team, ideally located in the north west or north east
of England. In this role, you will be involved in the management and delivery of a wide range
of projects, including baseline ecological surveys for planning, biodiversity net gain
assessments and supporting a growing portfolio of exciting habitat banking projects.

As part of a a people-focused consultancy, you’ll receive all the support you need to develop
as individuals and grow your careers. We offer 24 days of annual leave (increasing to 35 at
senior management level), flexible and remote working, a discretionary performance-related
bonus, employee assistance program, Time Off in Lieu and paid overtime, and we are committed to
support your personal and professional development.

Middlemarch celebrates diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and is committed to providing
fair and equal access to opportunities for all candidates. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for a candidate with ecological consultancy experience, to include field surveys
(habitat survey experience is essential), project management and reporting.

Good interpersonal skills are essential as the role will work closely with clients and
colleagues. The ability to work independently is also essential as the role will be home-based,
although you will be joining a supportive culture that emphasises collaboration with
colleagues.

A valid CSCS card and protected species survey licences would be an advantage, but are not
essential.

ABOUT US

We are a leading natural environment consultancy with a legacy of over 30 years. Our commitment
lies in helping businesses and landowners across diverse industries to protect the natural
environment, champion and restore biodiversity, and combat climate challenges. Through
innovative solutions, we empower clients to meet their environmental commitments, achieve
positive and sustainable project outcomes, and connect with the natural world.

The UK continues to experience unprecedented climate and biodiversity emergencies. As the UK’s
largest Wildlife Trust Consultancy, Middlemarch has a unique understanding of both the scale of
the challenge and the vital importance of championing the recovery of the natural environment.

We’re embarking on a new strategy that puts the enhancement of the natural environment at its
core. This strategy will be delivered by our team of over 120 natural environment professionals
and support staff throughout the UK, helping our clients to navigate a rapidly changing
legislative and policy landscape while safeguarding the environment, enhancing biodiversity,
and combatting climate challenges.

That’s not all. Every year, we give back to nature by investing our profits in our local
Wildlife Trust. Our investment supports the valuable work they undertake, to bring wildlife
back and to help people act for nature.