Senior Ecologist

£36,000 - £45,000

Liverpool

Are you an experienced Senior Ecologist looking to join an independent environmental and planning consultancy working across renewable energy, infrastructure and nature-based projects?

The Senior Ecologist role will involve:

• Managing medium to large and complex ecological projects
• Leading surveys, site visits and ECoW work
• Producing high-quality ecological assessments, reports and management plans
• Providing specialist ecological advice to clients and stakeholders
• Managing subcontractors and quality-checking project deliverables
• Line managing and mentoring junior ecologists
• Supporting business development, tenders and client relationships

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• Flexible benefits package
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work and tax-free childcare schemes
• Training, mentoring and clear career progression
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Varied projects across the environmental and renewable energy sectors

Requirements:

• Relevant degree and strong consultancy experience
• Associate/Full CIEEM membership or working towards
• Strong project management and report-writing skills
• Excellent knowledge of UK ecology legislation and guidance
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of the Liverpool office

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.