Senior Ecologist — Lead Projects & Shape Growth

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance reviews

Hybrid working

Annual leave

CPD funding

Private medical insurance

Career progression

Collaborative environment

High-profile projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join its growing ecology division in Cambridge. You will lead ecological surveys, produce reports and manage projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure opportunities, working within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, generous leave, funded CPD and clear career progression as you help shape the ecology business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within ecological consultancy.
• Ability to manage multiple ecological projects.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• CIEEM membership with chartered status or licences desirable.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological surveys, site inspections and habitat assessments.
• Produce technical reports, impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Manage projects from quotation through to completion.
• Build relationships with clients, planners and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior ecologists.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high technical standard.

Skills

Ecology consultancy

Project management

Technical report writing

Stakeholder liaison

CIEEM member

Driving licence

UK planning policy knowledge

Field surveying

Tools

GIS

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join its growing ecology division in Cambridge. You will lead ecological surveys, produce reports and manage projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure opportunities, working within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, generous leave, funded CPD and clear career progression as you help shape the ecology business.