Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their London team. This role involves leading ecological surveys, mentoring junior ecologists, and designing mitigation strategies for various projects. The position offers competitive salary, career development, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Annual training and CPD allowance

Clear career development pathway

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological field surveys and assessments.
• Design and implement mitigation strategies for protected species.
• Mentor junior ecologists and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Technical field skills

Project management

Business development

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Senior Ecologist – London

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Ecologist to join its growing team in London. 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.

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

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

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 07595373560 or send your CV to [e-mail]