Senior Ecologist in Warrington, Cheshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Warrington seeks a Senior Ecologist to lead projects and mentor junior members. This role involves providing high-quality ecological advice, coordinating various ecological surveys, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Candidates should have significant consultancy experience and strong skills in ecological assessments. Competitive salary and hybrid working options offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Hybrid and flexible working options

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Professional development support

Company pension scheme

Annual profit share bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience in ecological consultancy.
• Experience in a range of habitat and species surveys.
• Solid understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and support junior team members.
• Provide ecological advice to clients.
• Coordinate survey planning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strong field skills

Excellent report writing

Project management

Client liaison

Education

Degree in ecology or related subject

Job description

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Senior Ecologist – Warrington

We're looking for a Senior Ecologist to join a well-established, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy based in Warrington. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to lead projects, support junior team members, and contribute to high-quality environmental outcomes.

You'll be working on a variety of projects across sectors including residential, infrastructure, renewable energy, and conservation. The role involves survey planning and coordination, reporting, licensing, stakeholder engagement, and providing clear, practical ecological advice to clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service (plus bank holidays)
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) scheme for additional flexibility
• Private healthcare and employee wellbeing support
• Professional development support, including training budgets and paid memberships
• Company pension scheme
• Annual profit share bonus
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
• A warm, collaborative team culture with a strong environmental ethos

Qualifications

• A degree in ecology or a related subject
• Significant experience in ecological consultancy
• Strong field skills and experience in a range of habitat and species surveys
• Ideally a protected species licence (e.g., bats, great crested newts)
• Excellent report writing and ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time
• A solid understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Experience in project management and client liaison
• Full CIEEM membership (or eligibility)
• A full, clean UK driving licence

The company are a purpose-driven environmental consultancy with over two decades of experience in helping clients deliver sustainable, biodiversity-positive projects. Their team includes ecologists, planners, landscape architects, and environmental specialists working together to deliver integrated, place-sensitive solutions.

Interested in this Senior Ecologist position? Please apply today, or contact Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment if you have any questions.

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