Senior Ecologist - Lead Projects & Mentor Team

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £35k-£38k + benefits

Full-time, permanent role

We're looking for an experienced Ecologist to lead projects and mentor junior staff in a well-established consultancy with over 35 years of experience.

The Role:

• Lead botanical and protected species surveys (GCN, Bats, Badgers, Dormice, Reptiles)
• Manage projects from start to finish, liaising with clients and statutory bodies
• Produce reports (Ecological Assessments, EIAs)
• Mentor junior staff and work with DEFRA Metrics

What You'll Need:

• Strong botanical skills (UKHab/NVC)
• Experience in protected species surveys (Protected Species Licences)
• Project management experience
• Full driving licence

What You'll Get:

• £35k-£38k salary
• Benefits package
• Flexible, hybrid working options

If interested in this or other Ecology roles, please send your CV to Joe at or call . Additional vacancies can be found on our website. This is a permanent role, and Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.