Senior Ecologist

Location: Lockington Hall Office
Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 DOE
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Competitive salary ( 30-40k depending on experience)

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Paid professional memberships and support with CIEEM

• Clear progression pathway within a growing ecology team

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

• Generous annual leave allowance

• Supportive, collaborative working culture

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded environmental consultancy with a strong national presence. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their team based from the Lockington office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ecologist looking to take the next step in their career, working on a wide range of high-quality projects while mentoring junior staff and contributing to project delivery and business development.

• Leading and delivering ecological surveys and assessments (including PEAs, UKHab, protected species surveys)

• Managing projects from inception through to completion

• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders

• Supporting and mentoring Assistant and Consultant Ecologists

• Contributing to tendering, fee proposals, and project planning

• Ensuring work is delivered in line with legislation and best practice

• Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or a related discipline

• Several years' experience working as a professional ecologist

• Strong report writing and project management skills

• Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy

• Experience with protected species surveys (one or more specialist areas desirable)

• CIEEM membership (or working towards)

• Full UK driving licence

This role offers the chance to join a respected consultancy that genuinely invests in its people. You'll work on varied and meaningful projects, have real influence over your work, and enjoy long-term career development in a supportive environment.

Please contact James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment.