Senior Ecologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Paid professional memberships

Structured CPD and training

Clear career progression

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Ecologist in Cheltenham. You will lead ecological surveys, manage projects end-to-end, and produce technical reports including PEAs and EcIAs. You will provide ecological advice to clients and project teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain delivery.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working, generous leave, private healthcare, and structured CPD with clear career progression, supporting a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Significant ecological consultancy experience.
• Strong project management and report writing skills.
• Protected species survey experience and knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological surveys, manage projects from inception through to completion.
• Produce technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs and protected species reports.
• Provide ecological advice to clients and project teams.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain delivery.
• Help grow the ecology team and develop leadership skills.

Skills

Ecology consultancy experience

Project management

Report writing

Protected species surveys

UK wildlife legislation

CIEEM membership

Driving licence

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Senior Ecologist –

£40,000 £50,000

Cheltenham

As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead ecological surveys, manage projects from inception through to completion, produce technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs and protected species reports, and provide ecological advice to clients and project teams. The successful Senior Ecologist will mentor junior staff, contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain delivery and ensure projects are completed to a high technical standard. This Senior Ecologist role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects while developing your leadership skills. The successful Senior Ecologist will play a key role in the continued growth of the ecology team.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships
• Structured CPD and training opportunities
• Clear career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Significant ecological consultancy experience
• Strong project management and report writing skills
• Protected species survey experience and knowledge of UK wildlife legislation
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards)
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or near to their Cheltenham office
• Excellent communication and organisational skills