Senior Ornathologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

25 days leave + BH

Annual discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work

Tax-free childcare

Training and progression

Flexible working environment

Varied projects across sectors

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their Liverpool team. You will manage medium to large ecological projects, lead surveys and ECoW work, and produce high-quality ecological assessments and management plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, be or be working towards Associate/Full CIEEM membership, and have strong project management and report-writing skills, with knowledge of UK ecology legislation.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and strong consultancy experience.
• CIEEM membership (Associate/Full) or working towards it.
• Strong project management and report-writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of UK ecology legislation and guidance.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Living in or within commuting distance of Liverpool office.

Responsibilities

• Managing medium to large and complex ecological projects.
• Leading surveys, site visits and ECoW work.
• Producing high-quality ecological assessments, reports and management plans.
• Providing specialist ecological advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Managing subcontractors and quality-checking project deliverables.
• Line managing and mentoring junior ecologists.
• Supporting business development, tenders and client relationships.

Education

Relevant degree

CIEEM membership or working towards

Job description

Senior Ecologist

£36,000 – £45,000

Liverpool

Are you an experienced Senior Ecologist looking to join an independent environmental and planning consultancy working across renewable energy, infrastructure and nature-based projects?

The Senior Ecologist role will involve:

• Managing medium to large and complex ecological projects
• Leading surveys, site visits and ECoW work
• Producing high-quality ecological assessments, reports and management plans
• Providing specialist ecological advice to clients and stakeholders
• Managing subcontractors and quality-checking project deliverables
• Line managing and mentoring junior ecologists
• Supporting business development, tenders and client relationships

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• Flexible benefits package
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work and tax-free childcare schemes
• Training, mentoring and clear career progression
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Varied projects across the environmental and renewable energy sectors

Requirements:

• Relevant degree and strong consultancy experience
• Associate/Full CIEEM membership or working towards
• Strong project management and report-writing skills
• Excellent knowledge of UK ecology legislation and guidance
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of the Liverpool office

This is a permanent role.