Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Sheffield is seeking a passionate Senior Ecologist to join its team. You will conduct protected species surveys, produce technical reports, and support Biodiversity Net Gain assessments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in ecology, consultancy experience, and strong report writing skills. The company emphasizes career growth and sustainability in diverse projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible and hybrid working options

Support for professional development

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

A friendly, supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or related environmental discipline required.
• Consultancy experience or equivalent is necessary.
• Strong report writing and survey skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protected species and habitat surveys.
• Produce technical reports including PEAs and EcIAs.
• Support delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.

Skills

Protected species and habitat surveys

High-quality report writing

Knowledge of UK planning policy

Education

Degree in ecology or related environmental discipline

Job description

Overview

Senior Ecologist - Sheffield. Are you a passionate ecologist looking to take the next step in your career? An established and forward-thinking environmental consultancy based in Sheffield is looking for a dedicated Ecologist to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the UK - from residential developments and infrastructure schemes to nature recovery and biodiversity net gain strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance
• Support for professional development, including CPD and chartership
• Pool vehicles or mileage reimbursement
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with additional days for long service)
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects with a real focus on sustainability and biodiversity enhancement
• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative team culture

Responsibilities

• Conducting protected species and habitat surveys (e.g. bats, GCN, reptiles, badgers)
• Producing high-quality technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs, and management plans
• Supporting the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
• Liaising with clients, planning authorities, and stakeholders
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to internal knowledge sharing

What We're Looking For

• A degree in ecology or related environmental discipline
• Consultancy experience (or demonstrable equivalent)
• Strong report writing and survey skills
• Knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation
• Ideally at least one protected species licence (or working towards)
• Full UK driving licence

Join a company that's deeply committed to making a positive environmental impact, while supporting your career growth and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise or take on more responsibility in project delivery, your growth will be encouraged.

Interested in this role? Please apply today or ring Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential chat