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 milestones
Senior 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 Membership
Ready 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.