Senior Ecologist (Project Management Experience)
Salary: £33,000 - £42,000
Hampshire

We are currently seeking a Senior Ecologist to join a leading ecological consultancy based in the beautiful rural Hampshire area. You'll be supported in advancing your career while taking on significant responsibility and shaping the future of diverse ecological projects.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead a team of skilled ecologists, providing expert advice, managing projects, and ensuring the successful implementation of survey and mitigation strategies across a wide variety of projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring junior staff, managing complex ecological projects, and is passionate about achieving conservation and development goals.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Private GP appointments for employees and their family
Significant training and professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program for mental health and life support
Enhanced pay for evening bat surveys (time and a half)
Flexible working hours and home working options
Company-provided laptop and phone
Paid CIEEM membership and licence fees
Relaxed, rural office environment with free parking and gardens
Regular social events and charity days
Overtime pay/TOIL
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Additional leave for birthdays and long service milestonesSenior Ecologist Requirements:

Degree in Ecology or a related field
Extensive experience conducting protected species and habitat surveys
Proven leadership and project management experience, particularly in managing large and complex projects
Strong knowledge of UK and European ecological legislation
Excellent report writing skills, including PEA, EIA, and BNG reports
Protected Species Licence(s)
Proficiency with QGIS and other ecological software
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
CIEEM MembershipReady to take the next step in your ecological career? We'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Joe at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss further. Explore more ecology opportunities on our website. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this permanent role