Senior Ecologist

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team. This role involves team leadership, project management, and contributing to various ecological projects. Candidates should have a strong ecological background, membership with a relevant institution, and excellent report writing skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements, making it an excellent opportunity for personal development and growth.

Benefits

Flexible and generous remuneration package

Payment of professional subscription fees

Commitment to personal development through training

Qualifications

• Practical ecological experience with professional membership.
• Experience with Phase 1 Habitat and Protected Species surveys.
• Protected species survey licences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership and project management.
• Completing field and office-based assignments.
• Mentoring team members.
• Producing EcIA’s and management plans.

Skills

Commercial ecological experience

Report writing

Education

Relevant professional institution membership

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Birmingham £32,000-£42,000

I am pleased to announce that I am looking for a Senior Ecologist to join a well-established team in Birmingham! They are a multidisciplinary consultancy who specialise in a range of environmental departments including Ecology, Landscape Architecture and Arboriculture.

The team is a great group of well rounded, experienced consultants who are passionate about delivering great results! They are seeking a Senior Ecologist who will be ablet o assist in the development and mentoring of the team. The team work with an ever-increasing client base and have a keen focus on developing areas of ecology.

Responsibilities include;

• Team leadership, project management and business development.
• Completing a mixture of field and office-based assignments.
• Mentoring team members.
• Producing EcIA’s and management plans.

Requirements of the role include;

• Commercial and practical ecological experience, with a relevant professional institution membership.
• Experience with Phase 1 Habitat and Protected Species sureveys, PEA and EcIA’s.
• Protected species survey licences are preferred.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Benefits include;

• A competitive salary.
• Flexible and generous remuneration package commensurate (including mobile phone and laptop).
• Payment of key professional subscription fees.
• A commitment to facilitating a personal development plan through training.

This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic team, with room for personal development and growth! This role is flexible for hybrid working.

If you’d like to find out any further information about this position, or if you’d like to hear about similar opportunities then please get in touch. Send your CV to [e-mail] and call Hannah Parker on 01792 963138.