Senior Ecologist

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking environmental consultancy in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Ecologist to manage diverse projects across the UK. Responsibilities include conducting habitat surveys and producing technical reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in ecology, strong report writing skills, and knowledge of UK planning policies. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible and hybrid working options

Support for professional development

Pool vehicles or mileage reimbursement

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Team culture focused on sustainability

Qualifications

• Consultancy experience or demonstrable equivalent.
• Ideally at least one protected species licence or working towards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protected species and habitat surveys.
• Produce high-quality technical reports including PEAs and EcIAs.
• Support delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Liaise with clients, planning authorities, and stakeholders.
• Support junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Strong report writing skills

Survey skills

Knowledge of UK planning policy

Education

Degree in ecology or related environmental discipline

Job description

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.

Company 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

As an Ecologist, you’ll be responsible for;

• 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.