Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A design-led landscape and engineering studio is seeking a Senior Ecologist in Chester. You will lead ecological projects, engage in fieldwork, and collaborate across disciplines to promote biodiversity. The role offers a competitive salary and a chance to influence ecological practices.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in consultancy with at least one protected species licence.
• Strong understanding of legislation and reporting methods.
• Practical approach and own car required.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveys and planning input for ecological projects.
• Help build an internal ecology team and win work.
• Ensure legal compliance and ecological soundness.

Skills

Survey Methods

Communication Skills

Ecological Legislation

Education

CIEEM or CIWEM Membership

Job description

Fed up with box-ticking consultancy work? Fancy doing ecology properly?

A design-led landscape and engineering studio in Chester is on the hunt for a Senior Ecologist to put ecology at the heart of its projects – not bolted on as an afterthought. You’ll work side by side with landscape architects and engineers to shape places that actually respond to climate and biodiversity challenges.

Projects range from housing and education to public realm and destination schemes. They’ve got the work; now they need someone who can help lead the ecological side and help grow the offer from the inside out.

What’s involved:

• Lead surveys, reporting and planning input (yes, you’ll still be in the field)

• Help win work and build an internal ecology team

• Make sure things are legally sound and ecologically spot on

• Collaborate across disciplines (people actually talk to each other here – they’re a very friendly bunch)

• BNG Delivery

What you’ll need:

• Solid experience in consultancy and at least one protected species licence

• Sharp understanding of legislation, survey methods and reporting

• CIEEM or CIWEM membership

• A practical approach, strong communication skills, and your own car

Salary: £35,000-£45,000, depending on experience. You’ll get flexibility, proper support, and the chance to help shape how things are done.

Interested?
Send your CV to Joe at [e-mail] or call 01792 963076 for a quick chat.
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Penguin Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency for this permanent role.