Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Ecologist to enhance their Belfast office, offering hybrid working opportunities. The role involves leading ecological report preparations, managing projects, and conducting surveys. A strong educational background and professional experience in ecology are preferred, along with skills in GIS and ecological legislation.

Benefits

Leading retirement plan and Pension scheme

UK healthcare plan with option to add family members

25 days holiday before public holidays

Qualifications

• Professional membership (e.g., CIEEM) required.
• Experience in ecological consultancy or planning.
• Survey licences and GIS skills are strong advantages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of high-quality ecological reports, including PEAs.
• Manage ecological inputs across all project stages.
• Conduct habitat and protected species surveys.

Skills

Knowledge of UK and Irish ecological legislation

GIS skills

Education

Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biology, or related field

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Belfast £32,000-£42,000

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their Belfast office on a permanent basis (flexible and hybrid working opportunities available). You would be joining a respected ecology team delivering sustainable, nature-based solutions across a wide range of UK and Irish projects. Flexible location options and hybrid working are available.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of high-quality ecological reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, and BNG Assessments.
• Manage and deliver ecological inputs across all project stages, including client engagement and resource planning.
• Conduct habitat and protected species surveys, contributing to data analysis and GIS outputs.

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biology, or a related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Professional membership (e.g. CIEEM) and experience in ecological consultancy or planning.
• Knowledge of UK and Irish ecological legislation, with survey licences and GIS skills as a strong advantage.

Benefits include:

• Leading retirement plan and Pension scheme.
• UK healthcare plan with option to add family members.
• 25 days holiday (before public holidays)

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Parker on 01792 963138 for a confidential chat, and send your CV to [e-mail]