Senior Ecologist: Lead Projects & Mentorship | Hybrid

Penguin Recruitment; Tetbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with経験

Flexible and hybrid working options

Generous annual leave allowance

Paid professional memberships and CPD

Clear progression pathway to Principal

Supportive team culture

Varied and meaningful projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment invites applications for a Senior Ecologist in Tetbury. Lead a diverse portfolio, undertake protected species surveys, and deliver technical reports, EcIA and Biodiversity Net Gain strategies. You will advise clients and planners, mentor junior ecologists, and help drive business development.

The role offers hybrid working options, a supportive team culture, and opportunities to work on meaningful projects across rural and urban landscapes in the South West.

Qualifications

• Strong field survey experience and good botanical knowledge.
• Expertise in UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Experience producing EcIA and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Protected species licences desirable; membership of CIEEM encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of ecological projects from tender to completion.
• Undertake and oversee protected species surveys and habitat assessments.
• Deliver high-quality technical reports, EcIAs, and Biodiversity Net Gain strategies.
• Provide expert ecological advice to clients, planners and design teams.
• Mentor junior ecologists and contribute to team development.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Field surveys

Botanical knowledge

UK wildlife legislation

EcIA & BNG

Protected species licences

CIEEM membership

Client liaison & mentoring

Project management

Job description

Penguin Recruitment invites applications for a Senior Ecologist in Tetbury. Lead a diverse portfolio, undertake protected species surveys, and deliver technical reports, EcIA and Biodiversity Net Gain strategies. You will advise clients and planners, mentor junior ecologists, and help drive business development.

The role offers hybrid working options, a supportive team culture, and opportunities to work on meaningful projects across rural and urban landscapes in the South West.