Senior Ecologist — Lead Biodiversity Projects (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Training budgets

Company pension

Profit share bonus

Cycle-to-work

EV schemes

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Ecologist in Warrington to lead projects, support junior team members, and deliver high-quality ecological solutions.

The role covers residential, infrastructure, renewables and conservation sectors, with survey planning, reporting, licensing and stakeholder engagement on a mix of projects. Hybrid and flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and support junior team members.
• Coordinate survey planning and reporting.
• Licence acquisition and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide clear ecological advice to clients.
• Work across sectors including residential, infrastructure, renewables and conservation.

Skills

Field surveys

Report writing

Project management

Client liaison

Protected species licence

Education

Degree in ecology

CIEEM membership (or eligible)

UK driving licence

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Ecologist in Warrington to lead projects, support junior team members, and deliver high-quality ecological solutions.

The role covers residential, infrastructure, renewables and conservation sectors, with survey planning, reporting, licensing and stakeholder engagement on a mix of projects. Hybrid and flexible working options are available.