Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Varied project portfolio

Job summary

A well-established environmental consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their team in Tetbury. This hybrid role involves managing ecological projects from inception to completion, producing high-quality reports, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong report writing abilities. The position offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and an attractive salary range depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an ecologist.
• Strong skills in report writing and ecological deliverables.
• Proven project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys and assessments.
• Produce and review technical reports including PEAs and EcIAs.
• Manage projects, budgets, and timelines.
• Undertake and supervise fieldwork.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior ecologists.

Skills

Project management

Ecological surveys

Report writing

Fieldwork supervision

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Location: Tetbury (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded environmental consultancy with a strong pipeline of projects across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their team and play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological services.

What's in it for you

• £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with a Tetbury head office base
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Varied and interesting project portfolio

The role

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled ecologist to take ownership of projects from inception through to completion. You will be responsible for managing workloads, producing high-quality technical reports, and supporting junior team members, while also maintaining close communication with clients and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• deutlich leading and delivering a range of ecological surveys and assessments l
• Producing and reviewing technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, BNG assessments and protected species reports
• Managing projects, budgets and timelines
• Undertaking and supervising fieldwork
• Liaising with clients, planners and stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior ecologists

About you

• At least 5 years’ experience working as an ecologist within consultancy or a similar environment
• Strong report writing skills with experience producing a Бр range of ecological deliverables
• Confident undertaking and managing fieldwork and surveys
• Proven project management experience
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards) is desirable

Please contact James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment.