Senior Ecologist

Job Title: Senior Ecologist

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 DOE

Location: Staffordshire

Penguin Recruitment are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join a niche, independent Ecological Consultancy in Staffordshire. Established in 2006, they provide a range of ecology surveys. From baseline habitat surveys, plants, and protected species, to impact assessment, and mitigation design. As well as protected species licensing, biodiversity net gain, and invasive plant management advice. As a Senior Ecologist you will be supported with thorough CPD, training and given loads of opportunities to excel. You will be responsible for managing complex and interesting projects.

The Senior Ecologist position offers:

• Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Progression opportunities
• Continuous professional development
• Hybrid working
• Welcoming, friendly office atmosphere

Your main duties will include:

• Managing a range of projects across different sectors.
• Leading, planning and coordinating field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results.
• Reviewing the reporting of Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments and UKHab Surveys.
• Project Managagement of small-scale housing developments and barn conversions, to large commercial and residential developments, infrastructure, renewable energy, utilities, and conservation management.
• Mentoring junior members of the team.
• Team management.

You will need:

• A degree in a relevant subject
• Proven Experience as a Consultant or Senior Ecologist
• Outstanding Project Management and Writing skills
• Display exceptional attention to detail
• Be self-motivated and driven to learn
• Show very good understanding ecological survey methodology and legislation
• Hold an appropriate membership of CIEEM
• Have access to your own car
• Protected Species Licences are highly desirable

Interested in this or other roles in ecological consultancy? Please contact Lloyd Key via or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.

Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.