Senior Ecologist

London/Southeast

Salary: Up to £39,000

A well-regarded environmental consultancy in the UK, that offers innovative ecological services to developers, government bodies, and conservation organisations, is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Ecology Consultant to join their London team.

Senior Ecologist Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave
Employer matched pension
Life assurance
Reward platform
£1,000 referral bonus
Healthcare cashback scheme
Supportive family policies - including enhanced parental leave.

Senior Ecologist Role:

A Senior Ecology Consultant is needed to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and enhance ecological services. You will conduct ecological assessments, provide expert client guidance, and ensure compliance with legislation and best practices, working on diverse projects from infrastructure to biodiversity conservation.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage ecological projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
Conduct ecological surveys and assessments, including habitat evaluations and EcIAs.
Build strong client relationships and provide clear ecological advice.
Mentor junior ecologists.Qualifications and Experience:

MSc or BSc in Ecology or similar related field
3+ years' consultancy experience, and demonstrable project management/delivery experience
Thorough understanding of UK wildlife legislation.
Protected species and habitat surveying proficiency.
Report writing experience (EIAs, PEAs etc)
Full UK driving licence and car - willing to travel to South East for site visits

Interested in this or other roles in Ecology? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Joe at or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position