Senior Ecologist

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • City, Cardiff
  • Apr 25, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Senior Ecologist

34,000 - 40,000

Cardiff

Are you a Senior Ecologist looking to join a thriving, professional, nationwide company, who pride themselves on their supportive and friendly culture?

A well-established, employee-owned environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join its team in Cardiff. This Senior Ecologist position offers the chance to be part of a highly regarded UK consultancy, recognised for delivering forward-thinking ecological and environmental solutions across sectors such as infrastructure, energy and development.

Benefits of this Senior Ecologist position include:

  • Competitive Salary 34,000 - 40,000
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Funded professional memberships and extensive training
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
  • Collaborative, values-led culture with regular social events

As a Senior Ecologist you will:

  • Lead and deliver a variety of exciting ecological projects
  • Carry out habitat and protected species surveys + ecological impact assessments
  • Management projects, liaising with clients and mentoring juniors
  • Producing high quality technical reports

As a Senior Ecologist you will be required to have proven experience professional experience, with strong knowledge of UK habitats, species and planning legislation. The relevant degree in Ecology or related discipline, a full UK driving license and full right to work in the UK are all required.

If you meet the criteria and want to take your career to the next level, apply to this senior ecologist position now!

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.