Location: Tetbury (Hybrid working available)
Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 DOE

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded environmental consultancy with a strong pipeline of projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their team and play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological services.

• 35,000 - 45,000 depending on experience

• Hybrid working with a Tetbury head office base

• Supportive, collaborative working environment

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Varied and interesting project portfolio

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled ecologist to take ownership of projects from inception through to completion. You will be responsible for managing workloads, producing high-quality technical reports, and supporting junior team members, while also maintaining close communication with clients and stakeholders.

• Leading and delivering a range of ecological surveys and assessments

• Producing and reviewing technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, BNG assessments and protected species reports

• Managing projects, budgets and timelines

• Undertaking and supervising fieldwork

• Liaising with clients, planners and stakeholders

• Supporting and mentoring junior ecologists

• At least 5 years' experience working as an ecologist within consultancy or a similar environment

• Strong report writing skills with experience producing a wide range of ecological deliverables

• Confident undertaking and managing fieldwork and surveys

• Proven project management experience

• Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy

• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards) is desirable

Please contact James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment