Senior Project Manager (Ecology)
Salary: £33,000 - £42,000
Location: North Baddesley, Hampshire
We are looking for a Senior Ecologist with strong project management experience to join a leading ecological consultancy in the picturesque Hampshire countryside. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, offering significant responsibility and a chance to lead diverse ecological projects while advancing your career.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Access to private GP services for employees and their families
- Extensive training and development opportunities, with support for obtaining professional licences
- Employee assistance program providing mental health and life support
- Enhanced pay for evening bat surveys (1.5x normal rate)
- Flexible working hours and home working options
- Company-provided laptop and phone
- Paid membership and licence fees for CIEEM
- Relaxed office environment with free parking and gardens
- Regular social events and charity days
- Overtime pay/TOIL
- 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Extra leave for birthdays and long service milestones
As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead a team of dedicated ecologists, offering expert advice, managing ecological projects, and overseeing the successful delivery of surveys and mitigation strategies across various initiatives. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about mentoring junior team members, managing complex ecological projects, and driving conservation and development goals forward.
Key Requirements:
- Degree in Ecology or a related field
- Extensive experience conducting habitat and protected species surveys (essential)
- Proven leadership and project management experience, especially in managing large-scale projects (essential)
- Strong knowledge of UK and European ecological legislation
- Excellent report writing skills, including PEA, EIA, and BNG reports
- Hold one or more Protected Species Licences
- Proficiency with QGIS and other ecological software
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
- Membership of CIEEM
If you're ready to take the next step in your ecological career, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Joe at or call to discuss further. For more ecology opportunities, visit our website. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this permanent position.