Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

CPD support

Annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join a Winchester-based environmental consultancy on a hybrid basis. The role covers field surveys, technical reporting, planning support, and mentoring junior ecologists across residential, commercial, rural, and infrastructure projects in the South of England.

The successful candidate has a degree in Ecology or related discipline, substantial UK consultancy experience, strong report writing, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Significant consultancy experience within the UK ecology sector.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering ecological projects from inception through to completion.
• Undertaking and overseeing protected species and habitat surveys.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs, BNG assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Providing ecological advice to clients, planners, and project teams.
• Supporting project management, budgeting, and programme delivery.
• Mentoring junior ecologists and assisting with team development.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Report writing

Mentoring

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology or related

CIEEM membership preferred

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Winchester, Hampshire | Hybrid Working | Full Time

An established multidisciplinary property and environmental consultancy in Winchester is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its growing environmental team. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy delivering ecology input across a broad range of residential, commercial, rural, and infrastructure projects throughout the South of England. The consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused and environmentally responsible advice across the property and land development sector. The wider team includes professionals across planning, design, surveying, and environmental disciplines, creating a highly collaborative working environment.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Paid professional memberships and CPD support
• Company pension scheme
• Clear pathway for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio
• Paid training and protected development time
• Employee wellbeing support initiatives

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering ecological consultancy services across a wide range of projects. Responsibilities will include managing ecological surveys, producing technical reports, supporting planning applications, and mentoring junior team members.

The role offers a balance of fieldwork, project management, client liaison, and technical delivery, with opportunities to contribute to business growth and team development.

Key Responsibilities;

• Managing and delivering ecological projects from inception through to completion
• Undertaking and overseeing protected species and habitat surveys
• Preparing high-quality technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs, BNG assessments, and mitigation strategies
• Providing ecological advice to clients, planners, and project teams
• Supporting project management, budgeting, and programme delivery
• Mentoring junior ecologists and assisting with team development
• Maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities

Requirements;

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• Significant consultancy experience within the UK ecology sector
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Experience managing projects and coordinating survey programmes
• Protected species survey licences desirable
• CIEEM membership preferred
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

This position would suit an ambitious ecologist seeking greater responsibility, varied project exposure, and long-term career progression within a growing consultancy.