Senior Ecologist in Belfast)

Penguin Recruitment; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy seeks a Senior Ecologist for their Belfast office. The role involves preparing ecological reports and managing project stages while offering flexible and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Ecology and possess relevant professional memberships.

Benefits

Leading retirement plan and pension scheme

UK healthcare plan with family option

25 days holiday (before public holidays)

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related field is essential.
• Professional membership (e.g., CIEEM) required.
• Experience in ecological consultancy or planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality ecological report preparation, including PEAs and EcIAs.
• Manage ecological inputs, client engagement, and resource planning.
• Conduct habitat and protected species surveys.

Skills

Knowledge of UK and Irish ecological legislation

GIS skills

Education

Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biology, or related field

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Belfast £32,000-£42,000

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their Belfast office on a permanent basis (flexible and hybrid working opportunities available). You would be joining a respected ecology team delivering sustainable, nature-based solutions across a wide range of UK and Irish projects. Flexible location options and hybrid working are available.

Responsibilities:

* Lead the preparation of high-quality ecological reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, and BNG Assessments.

* Manage and deliver ecological inputs across all project stages, including client engagement and resource planning.

* Conduct habitat and protected species surveys, contributing to data analysis and GIS outputs.

Requirements:

* Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biology, or a related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.

* Professional membership (e.g. CIEEM) and experience in ecological consultancy or planning.

* Knowledge of UK and Irish ecological legislation, with survey licences and GIS skills as a strong advantage.

Benefits include:

* Leading retirement plan and Pension scheme.

* UK healthcare plan with option to add family members.

* 25 days holiday (before public holidays)