Senior Ecologist
Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Consultancy
Immediate Start
£45k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Ecologist
£45,000 - £55,000
Bedford
We're recruiting on behalf of an expanding environmental consultancy that is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its established ecology team in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a business recognised for delivering practical ecological and environmental consultancy services on a diverse range of development, infrastructure and land management projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality work while supporting the growth of both the team and client relationships.
Benefits:
Attractive salary with annual salary reviews
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Generous holiday allowance
Fully funded CPD and professional membership fees
Private healthcare benefits
Clear opportunities for career progression
Positive and collaborative working culture
Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectorsThe role:
Deliver and oversee ecological surveys, habitat assessments and fieldwork
Prepare technical reports, ecological appraisals and mitigation plans
Coordinate project delivery, ensuring deadlines and budgets are achieved
Provide ecological guidance to clients and project teams throughout the planning process
Support the development and mentoring of junior ecology staff
Contribute to business growth through excellent client service and technical expertiseRequirements:
Demonstrable experience in a senior ecological consultancy position
Strong project management and technical reporting abilities
Thorough understanding of UK ecological legislation and planning requirements
Membership of CIEEM; protected species licences would be advantageous
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Bedford office
Happy to travel for site visits and occasional client meetings
If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
£45,000 - £55,000
Bedford
We're recruiting on behalf of an expanding environmental consultancy that is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its established ecology team in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a business recognised for delivering practical ecological and environmental consultancy services on a diverse range of development, infrastructure and land management projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality work while supporting the growth of both the team and client relationships.
Benefits:
Attractive salary with annual salary reviews
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Generous holiday allowance
Fully funded CPD and professional membership fees
Private healthcare benefits
Clear opportunities for career progression
Positive and collaborative working culture
Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectorsThe role:
Deliver and oversee ecological surveys, habitat assessments and fieldwork
Prepare technical reports, ecological appraisals and mitigation plans
Coordinate project delivery, ensuring deadlines and budgets are achieved
Provide ecological guidance to clients and project teams throughout the planning process
Support the development and mentoring of junior ecology staff
Contribute to business growth through excellent client service and technical expertiseRequirements:
Demonstrable experience in a senior ecological consultancy position
Strong project management and technical reporting abilities
Thorough understanding of UK ecological legislation and planning requirements
Membership of CIEEM; protected species licences would be advantageous
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Bedford office
Happy to travel for site visits and occasional client meetings
If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Reference: 225299600
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Senior Ecologist
Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Consultancy
Immediate Start
£45k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Ecologist
£45,000 - £55,000
Bedford
We're recruiting on behalf of an expanding environmental consultancy that is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its established ecology team in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a business recognised for delivering practical ecological and environmental consultancy services on a diverse range of development, infrastructure and land management projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality work while supporting the growth of both the team and client relationships.
Benefits:
Attractive salary with annual salary reviews
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Generous holiday allowance
Fully funded CPD and professional membership fees
Private healthcare benefits
Clear opportunities for career progression
Positive and collaborative working culture
Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectorsThe role:
Deliver and oversee ecological surveys, habitat assessments and fieldwork
Prepare technical reports, ecological appraisals and mitigation plans
Coordinate project delivery, ensuring deadlines and budgets are achieved
Provide ecological guidance to clients and project teams throughout the planning process
Support the development and mentoring of junior ecology staff
Contribute to business growth through excellent client service and technical expertiseRequirements:
Demonstrable experience in a senior ecological consultancy position
Strong project management and technical reporting abilities
Thorough understanding of UK ecological legislation and planning requirements
Membership of CIEEM; protected species licences would be advantageous
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Bedford office
Happy to travel for site visits and occasional client meetings
If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
£45,000 - £55,000
Bedford
We're recruiting on behalf of an expanding environmental consultancy that is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its established ecology team in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a business recognised for delivering practical ecological and environmental consultancy services on a diverse range of development, infrastructure and land management projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality work while supporting the growth of both the team and client relationships.
Benefits:
Attractive salary with annual salary reviews
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Generous holiday allowance
Fully funded CPD and professional membership fees
Private healthcare benefits
Clear opportunities for career progression
Positive and collaborative working culture
Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectorsThe role:
Deliver and oversee ecological surveys, habitat assessments and fieldwork
Prepare technical reports, ecological appraisals and mitigation plans
Coordinate project delivery, ensuring deadlines and budgets are achieved
Provide ecological guidance to clients and project teams throughout the planning process
Support the development and mentoring of junior ecology staff
Contribute to business growth through excellent client service and technical expertiseRequirements:
Demonstrable experience in a senior ecological consultancy position
Strong project management and technical reporting abilities
Thorough understanding of UK ecological legislation and planning requirements
Membership of CIEEM; protected species licences would be advantageous
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Bedford office
Happy to travel for site visits and occasional client meetings
If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Reference: 225299600
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