Job Title: Senior EcologistLocation: Petersfield, Hampshire

Salary: Circa £45,000

Join a fast-growing, family-run contractor leading the way in rail, forestry, and environmental services. This fast-growing company is expanding its in-house environmental team and looking for a passionate Senior Ecologist to help drive their success.

The Role:As a Senior Ecologist, you'll lead ecological surveys and strategies across rail, forestry, and civil projects. With a hands-on approach, you'll mentor junior team members and provide expert advice on protected species and environmental compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark and grow into a leadership role, with full support and training provided.

Senior Ecologist Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Growth Opportunities
• 20 days leave + bank holidays, full PPE
• Flexible Working: Hybrid office and site work with WFH options
• Exciting Projects: Be part of the ongoing national expansion
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card

In this role you will utilise a practical approach to problem-solving and be self-driven, and capable of working independently. Open to adopting new methods and technologies, you have proven experience using GIS or mapping software to analyse and interpret environmental data for reports and surveys. Your strong analytical and writing skills enable you to produce clear, accurate reports on time. As a natural leader, you take pride in inspiring and mentoring others to grow and succeed.

Role Requirements:

• Strong ecological experience with expertise in species surveys and environmental impact
• Associate Member of CIEEM (or working towards)
• A leader with a passion for sustainability and mentoring
• Previous rail/forestry experience and PTS certification a plus

If you are interested in this or other opportunities in Ecology, please feel free to send your CV to Joe at or contact . We have numerous additional vacancies listed on our website. This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this role.