Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Support with further qualifications and memberships

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Ecologist based in Basingstoke to join their growing multi-disciplinary consultancy. This exciting role involves leading ecological surveys and producing technical reports, as well as supporting Environmental Impact Assessments.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK ecology legislation, a degree in a related discipline, and will be responsible for mentoring junior staff while contributing to the growth of the ecology function.

Benefits include competitive salary, hybrid working opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Senior Ecologist within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology legislation and planning policy.
• Experience producing PEAs, protected species surveys and ecological reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological surveys and assessments.
• Produce technical reports and support Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Advise project teams on ecological constraints and biodiversity.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong report writing

Knowledge of UK ecology legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline

Job description

Senior Ecologist

£40,000 – £50,000

Basingstoke

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ecologist to join a growing multi‑disciplinary consultancy delivering projects across critical infrastructure, transport, rail, utilities and sustainability sectors. Based in Basingstoke, this forward‑thinking business works on a wide range of innovative projects and offers excellent long‑term career development.

This Senior Ecologist role will involve leading ecological surveys and assessments, producing technical reports, supporting Environmental Impact Assessments, advising project teams on ecological constraints and biodiversity, and working closely with multi‑disciplinary teams across the UK. The Senior Ecologist will also support mentoring junior staff and contribute to the continued growth of the ecology function.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support with further qualifications and memberships
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile infrastructure projects
• Clear progression opportunities

• Experience working as a Senior Ecologist within a consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology legislation and planning policy
• Experience producing PEAs, protected species surveys and ecological reports
• Strong report writing and project management skills
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Must live within a commutable distance of the Basingstoke office

This is a permanent role.