Senior Ecologist - Biodiversity & Planning Specialist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible and supportive working

Ongoing training and development

Mentoring and progression

Exposure to varied projects

Support towards qualifications

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Experienced Consultant Ecologist to join our growing environmental consultancy in Basingstoke. The role involves ecological surveys, habitat assessments and guiding biodiversity net gain projects to support planning and development.

You will prepare technical reports, advise clients, and collaborate with engineering teams across varied projects while enjoying a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• A degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline.
• Several years' experience in ecological consultancy or similar.
• Experience undertaking habitat and protected species surveys.
• Strong technical report writing and knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys and habitat assessments.
• Contribute to biodiversity net gain projects and prepare technical reports.
• Provide ecological guidance to support planning and development schemes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients across diverse projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Experienced Consultant Ecologist to join our growing environmental consultancy in Basingstoke. The role involves ecological surveys, habitat assessments and guiding biodiversity net gain projects to support planning and development.

You will prepare technical reports, advise clients, and collaborate with engineering teams across varied projects while enjoying a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.