Senior/Principal

Senior Ecologist

£40,000 - £50,000

Cambridge

A leading environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join its growing ecology division in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ecology professional to take on a varied role within a successful consultancy delivering environmental advice across residential, commercial, infrastructure, energy and conservation projects. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, taking ownership of projects while helping to shape the continued growth of the ecology department.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance reviews Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Generous annual leave entitlement Funded CPD, training courses and professional memberships Private medical insurance Defined career progression pathway Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment Opportunity to work on a broad range of high-profile projectsThe role:

Lead ecological surveys, site inspections and habitat assessments Produce technical reports, impact assessments and mitigation strategies Manage projects from quotation through to successful completion Build strong relationships with clients, planners and external stakeholders Support, mentor and review the work of junior ecologists Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high technical standardRequirements:

Significant experience within ecological consultancy Proven ability to manage multiple ecological projects simultaneously Strong technical report writing and communication skills CIEEM membership, with chartered status or protected species licences desirable Comprehensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy Full UK driving licence Full right to work in the UK Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Cambridge office Willingness to travel for site work and client meetings as required

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