Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Tetbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with経験

Flexible and hybrid working options

Generous annual leave allowance

Paid professional memberships and CPD

Clear progression pathway to Principal

Supportive team culture

Varied and meaningful projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment invites applications for a Senior Ecologist in Tetbury. Lead a diverse portfolio, undertake protected species surveys, and deliver technical reports, EcIA and Biodiversity Net Gain strategies. You will advise clients and planners, mentor junior ecologists, and help drive business development.

The role offers hybrid working options, a supportive team culture, and opportunities to work on meaningful projects across rural and urban landscapes in the South West.

Qualifications

• Strong field survey experience and good botanical knowledge.
• Expertise in UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Experience producing EcIA and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Protected species licences desirable; membership of CIEEM encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of ecological projects from tender to completion.
• Undertake and oversee protected species surveys and habitat assessments.
• Deliver high-quality technical reports, EcIAs, and Biodiversity Net Gain strategies.
• Provide expert ecological advice to clients, planners and design teams.
• Mentor junior ecologists and contribute to team development.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Field surveys

Botanical knowledge

UK wildlife legislation

EcIA & BNG

Protected species licences

CIEEM membership

Client liaison & mentoring

Project management

Job description

A respected and growing environmental consultancy based in Tetbury is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its expanding team. Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, the practice delivers high-quality ecological and environmental services across the South West and beyond. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated ecologist who is ready to take a leading role in project delivery, client relationships, and team development within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Paid professional memberships and structured CPD support
• Clear progression pathway to Principal or Associate level
• Supportive, close-knit team culture
• Opportunities to work on varied and meaningful projects across rural and urban landscapes

The Senior Ecologist will

• Lead a diverse portfolio of ecological projects from tender to completion
• Undertake and oversee protected species surveys and habitat assessments
• Deliver high-quality technical reports, EcIAs, and Biodiversity Net Gain strategies
• Provide expert ecological advice to clients, planners, and design teams
• Mentor junior ecologists and contribute to team development
• Support business development and maintain strong client relationships

You will ideally have

• Strong field survey experience and sound botanical knowledge
• Expertise in UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Experience producing EcIA and BNG assessments
• Protected species licences (desirable)
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards)
• Excellent communication, organisation, and project management skills

This role offers the chance to combine technical excellence with leadership influence in a consultancy that values professional growth, collaboration, and delivering measurable environmental outcomes.

Applications are welcomed from experienced ecologists ready to take the next step in their career within a thriving Tetbury-based team