{"id":932066,"url":"https://alion.io/job/celnor-group-ecologist","title":"Ecologist","company":{"id":668713,"name":"Celnor Group","domain":"celnor.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/celnor","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Pinpoint","truth_index":null},"role":"Sales","role_family":"Sales","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Manchester, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":93000,"max_usd":202000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":418},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-14T12:34:53Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T12:54:03Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":10,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":10},"description":"Ecologist\nUrban Green\nWho we are\n Urban Green is a specialist provider within environmental consultancy supporting clients across the North West. We are known for our technical expertise, commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships. As the business continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to play a key role in supporting our next phase of development.\n Part of the Celnor Group\n Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.\nWhile each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.\nJob details\n We are looking for an Ecologist to join our growing team.\nA 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.\n What you will do\nLead a portfolio of interesting and complex ecological projects from initial client liaison through to completion\nLead and deliver ecological surveys, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)\nAct as technical authority on protected species and habitats legislation\nDesign and oversee mitigation, compensation, and enhancement strategies\nHold or working towards relevant protected species licences (e.g. bats, GCN, otters, badgers)\nProvide Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) support on complex projects\nAct as lead point of contact for clients, planners, and statutory bodies\nResolve technical and regulatory challenges efficiently\nReview reports for quality, accuracy, and compliance with guidance\nMentor and manage enthusiastic Assistant Ecologists by adopting a creative and pragmatic approach\nMaintain quality and health and safety standards\nDemonstrate efficient and profitable delivery\nWho you are\n We’re seeking a candidate with a minimum of 2 years professional ecological consultancy experience. Your role will be a combination of field-based surveying and office work.\n You’ll bring:\nDegree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline\nMember of CIEEM \nStrong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy\nProven experience delivering complex ecological projects\nHolder of one or more protected species licences\nFull UK driving licence\n Join us\n You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.","description_format":"text","description_chars":2961,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Farming & Agriculture","Soil Management"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-15T12:34:53Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-09-21T12:13:36Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-09-22T11:53:57Z"}],"liveness":{"score":42,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.724,"p_room":0.578,"age_days":9,"expected_fill_days":9,"reasons":["conf:0","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/celnor-group-ecologist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/celnor-group-ecologist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T13:50:45Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}