Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

Location: Winchester

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ecologist to join a growing, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy specialising in ecology, arboriculture and landscape design. With an established team and ambitious expansion plans,

this is an excellent opportunity to help develop a new ecology service in Winchester.

As Senior Ecologist,

you will play a key role in building client relationships and delivering high-quality ecological advice across a varied project portfolio.

Key responsibilities

Prepare technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, mitigation strategies and protected species licence applications.

Manage projects, budgets, survey programmes and junior ecologists.

Liaise with clients, planning authorities and statutory consultees.

Support business development, bids and client relationship management.

Collaborate with landscape architects and arboricultural specialists.What's on offer:

Competitive salary of £48,000 - £50,000

24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Enhanced pension scheme.

Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Supportive, collaborative working environment.

Opportunity to help establish and grow a new ecology team.

Requirements

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.

Full CIEEM membership or working towards it.

Significant UK ecological consultancy experience.

Knowledge of wildlife legislation, planning policy and BNG.

Relevant protected species survey licences.

Strong technical report-writing and project management skills.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for surveys.

Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Currently living within commuting distance of the Winchester office.If you're an ambitious Senior Ecologist looking to take the next step in your career,

this is an opportunity to make a real impact while helping shape a growing ecological service. Apply today to find out more.

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