Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a talented Senior Ecologist in Bristol. This position involves leading field surveys, designing mitigation strategies, and providing support to junior ecologists. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Ecology, experience in ecological consultancy, and knowledge of UK wildlife legislation. The role offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, providing great career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Annual training and CPD allowance

Clear career development pathway

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological consultancy as an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist.
• Strong technical field skills and ideally one protected species licence.
• In-depth knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy is advantageous.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects/teams.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading ecological field surveys and assessments.
• Designing and implementing mitigation strategies for protected species.
• Providing mentoring and technical support to junior ecologists.
• Producing high-quality reports and documentation for planning submissions.
• Contributing to business development and tender preparation.

Skills

Ecological field surveys

Mitigation strategies design

Mentoring junior ecologists

Client liaison

High-quality report writing

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Senior Ecologist - Bristol

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Ecologist to join its growing team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological services across a wide range of projects including renewables, solar and infrastructure.

The Role:

Leading ecological field surveys and assessments

Designing and implementing mitigation strategies for protected species and habitats

Providing mentoring and technical support to junior ecologists

Liaising with clients, regulatory bodies, and planning consultants

Producing high-quality reports and documentation for planning submissions

Contributing to business development and tender preparation

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field

Experience in ecological consultancy as an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist

Strong technical field skills and ideally one protected species licence (e.g. bats, great crested newts)

In-depth knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy is advantageous

Experience managing multidisciplinary projects / teams

A full UK driving licence

Benefits:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Annual training and CPD allowance

Clear career development pathway

A supportive and dynamic team culture

Whether you're an experienced consultant or looking to grow within the environmental sector, this role offers diverse project exposure, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work alongside industry leaders.

Interested in this Senior Ecologist vacancy? To discuss this vacancy or any other roles, please do not hesitate to contact Ashleigh Garner on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

Job Info

Job Title:

Senior Ecologist

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Bristol, Bristol

Posted:

Aug 1st 2025

Closes:

Sep 1st 2025

Sector:

Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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