Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (Flexible and Part-time Options Available)
Are you an experienced Senior Ecologist with a minimum of three years in the field, looking for a new opportunity? This is your chance to join a vibrant and evolving team of dedicated professionals. We are currently seeking candidates for a position in Market Harborough, where you will be part of a community focused on creating impactful, high-quality environments that serve people, nature, and businesses alike.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary & Annual Leave
- Professional Development: Access to extensive training opportunities, including full coverage of CIEEM fees.
- Mentorship & Leadership: In-house mentoring program and customised leadership pathways.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your work and personal life.
- Ethical Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme: 24/7 access to GPs and unlimited mental health support
- Social Engagement: Engage in staff social events and initiatives that promote a collaborative and enjoyable workplace culture.
The Role:
In the capacity of Senior/Principal Ecologist, you will take the lead on various projects, utilising your skills in field surveys, assessments, and reporting while assisting clients through the planning and licensing stages. You will be responsible for managing projects effectively, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and that recommendations are communicated clearly. This role requires exceptional management abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills, along with experience in supervising team members and collaborating with other professionals. Additionally, you will be instrumental in developing fee proposals and upholding high-quality standards.
Qualifications and experience:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in ecology required.
- Chartered or eligible for CIEEM Associate/Full membership preferred.
- Ability to lead Phase 1 habitat/UKHab assessments and conduct protected species surveys.
- FISC Level 4 certification or higher
- BNG assessment experience
- Protected species licence (especially Level 2 bat licence)
- Proven ability to produce written assessments (desk studies, technical reports, PEAs, EIAs).
Interested in this or other roles in Ecology? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Joe at or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.