Senior Ecologist
£40,000 – £55,000
Cambridge
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ecologist to join a respected, award-winning environmental consultancy through a specialist recruitment partner. With over 35 years of experience, the business delivers landscape architecture, ecology, arboriculture and biodiversity services on a wide range of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. The successful Senior Ecologist will be based in Cambridge, working within a collaborative team that values innovation, sustainability and professional development.
As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead ecological projects, undertake surveys, produce technical reports, manage client relationships, mentor junior team members and contribute to delivering high-quality environmental solutions across a diverse project portfolio.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary and generous remuneration package
- Structured career progression and mentoring
- Ongoing CPD and weekly skills training
- Support towards chartership and professional qualifications
- Flexible working options
- Healthcare for senior staff
- Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture
Requirements:
- Experience working as a Senior Ecologist or in a similar ecological consultancy role
- Strong knowledge of UK protected species, habitats and planning legislation
- Excellent report writing and project management skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Full right to work in the UK
- Living in or within a commutable distance of the Cambridge office
- Membership of CIEEM or working towards chartership is advantageous
If you’re a motivated Senior Ecologist looking to progress your career with a forward-thinking environmental consultancy, we’d love to hear from you. This Senior Ecologist opportunity offers the chance to work on meaningful projects while developing your career within a people-focused organisation.
If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on jack.porter@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. 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.
