Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training and licences

Diverse workload

Flexible working

Multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Ecologist in Ipswich. You will lead ecological surveys, manage projects from inception to completion, and prepare high-quality technical reports while advising clients on ecological constraints and mitigation.

The role offers ongoing training, career progression, and a supportive, multidisciplinary environment within a leading environmental consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline.
• Previous consultancy experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation and survey techniques.
• Excellent report writing and project management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Living in or within a commutable distance of Ipswich.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior colleagues.
• This is a permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of ecological surveys and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and advise clients on ecological constraints and mitigation.
• Support development of junior team members and collaborate with specialists across projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Report writing

Mentoring juniors

Ecology knowledge

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

Senior Ecologist

£41,000 - £48,000

Ipswich

A leading independent environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join its expanding team in Ipswich. Renowned for delivering innovative ecological and environmental consultancy services across infrastructure, development and land management projects, the business offers a collaborative culture where technical expertise and professional development are genuinely valued.

As a Senior Ecologist, you'll lead a variety of ecological surveys, manage projects from inception through to completion, prepare high-quality technical reports, advise clients on ecological constraints and mitigation, and support the development of junior team members. Working alongside experienced specialists, the Senior Ecologist will contribute to delivering practical, sustainable solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary with an attractive benefits package


• Excellent opportunities for career progression


• Ongoing training and support for professional memberships and licences


• Diverse workload across a range of sectors


• Flexible and supportive working environment


• Opportunity to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team

Requirements

• Degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline


• Previous consultancy experience in a similar role


• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation and survey techniques


• Excellent report writing and project management skills


• Full UK driving licence


• Full right to work in the UK


• Living in or within a commutable distance of the Ipswich office


• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior colleagues


• This is a permanent role.