Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Ecologist to work on diverse projects, including renewables and residential developments. This position offers excellent work-life balance and professional development opportunities. Candidates should have experience in bat surveys and strong communication skills. The role includes conducting ecological surveys, writing reports, and supporting junior team members.

Benefits

Company-provided computer and iPhone

Unlimited training budget

Unlimited annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience with bat surveys and holding a protected species license.
• Botany skills, FISC qualification advantageous.
• Strong report writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting protected species surveys for various projects.
• Ecological report writing and data collection.
• Supporting junior team members.

Skills

Bat survey experience

Strong report writing skills

Verbal communication skills

Botany skills

Job description

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Senior Ecologist Position in Cheltenham

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join a well-established team in Cheltenham. The team has been operational for 15 years and is expanding due to an increase in projects. You will work on a variety of projects including renewables, residential developments, paragraph 80, conversions, and estates. This role offers an excellent work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits include:

• Company-provided computer and iPhone
• Unlimited training budget
• Unlimited annual leave and flexible working arrangements

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting protected species surveys for various projects
• Ecological report writing and data collection
• Supporting junior team members

Requirements:

• Experience with bat surveys and holding a protected species license
• Botany skills, with FISC qualification being advantageous
• Strong written report writing and verbal communication skills