Principal

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Generous leave

Company pension

Membership fees covered

Training and CPD

Career development

Social events

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Ecologist for its Bristol team. The role involves managing ecological projects from inception to completion, undertaking protected species surveys, producing technical reports, and advising clients while supporting project teams.

Flexible and hybrid working options are available, with generous leave and opportunity for professional development. The successful candidate will have a degree in Ecology or related discipline, strong survey experience, and a

Qualifications

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within an ecological consultancy.
• Strong protected species survey and assessment experience.
• Experience producing ecological reports and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• BNG and/or habitat assessment experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Be living in or within a commutable distance of Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver ecological projects from inception to completion.
• Undertake and oversee protected species surveys.
• Produce technical reports and provide ecological advice to clients.
• Support project teams throughout projects.

Skills

Protected species survey

Report writing

UK wildlife policy

Driving licence

Education

BSc in Ecology/Environmental Science optional

Job description

Senior Ecologist

£40,000 -£50,000

Bristol

The Senior Ecologist will be offered:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Professional membership fees covered
• Training, CPD and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to work on varied and interesting projects
• Supportive and experienced ecology team
• Company social events and employee benefits

A leading environmental consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its expanding team in Bristol. The company delivers a broad range of ecological and environmental services, working alongside clients across development, infrastructure and land management projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to join a collaborative business where technical expertise and career progression are strongly encouraged.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will take responsibility for managing and delivering ecological projects from inception through to completion. The position will involve undertaking and overseeing protected species surveys, producing technical reports, providing ecological advice to clients and supporting project teams. You will also have the opportunity to

To be considered for the Senior Ecologist position, you should have:

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Previous experience working within an ecological consultancy
• Strong protected species survey and assessment experience
• Experience producing ecological reports and technical documentation
• Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• BNG and/or habitat assessment experience
• Full UK driving licenceFull right to work in the UK
• Be living in or within a commutable distance of Bristol

This is a permanent role.