Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team in Woking. The role involves leading ecological assessments and managing surveys while ensuring compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in ecological consultancy, with a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus scheme and paid volunteering days.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Paid professional membership fees

Private healthcare for you and family

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological consultancy or related field.
• Proficiency in ecological survey techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecological assessments and habitat surveys.
• Conduct field surveys and ecological monitoring.
• Prepare detailed ecological reports and impact assessments.

Skills

Ecological survey techniques

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Understanding of UK wildlife legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Master's degree or PhD (advantageous)

Job description

Senior Ecologist

A well-established environmental company based in Guildford are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their team. The organisation delivers a diverse range of projects, spanning from local conservation work to large-scale infrastructure developments.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including;

A bonus scheme,
Paid professional membership fees,
A private healthcare system for you and immediate family,
Paid volunteering days.
Cycle to work scheme

What We're Looking For;

Experience within an ecological consultancy or a related field.
A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline. A master's degree or PhD is advantageous.
Proficiency in ecological survey techniques, data analysis, and report writing. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning regulations, and best practices in ecological management.

Key Responsibilities;

To lead and manage ecological assessments, habitat surveys, and impact studies for various projects.
To conduct and oversee field surveys, including protected species surveys, habitat assessments, and ecological monitoring.
Wrepare detailed ecological reports, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies.
Client Liaison: Build and maintain relationships with clients, providing expert advice and guidance on ecological issues.
Assisting with supporting junior ecologists with the option to mentor
Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, planning policies, and environmental standards.

Interested in this Senior Ecologist vacancy? To discuss this vacancy or any other roles, please do not hesitate to contact Ashleigh Garner on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

Job Info

Job Title:

Senior Ecologist

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Woking, Surrey

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 7th 2025

Sector:

Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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