Senior/Principal

Senior Ecologist

40,000 - 55,000

Cambridge

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ecologist to join a respected, award-winning environmental consultancy through a specialist recruitment partner. With over 35 years of experience, the business delivers landscape architecture, ecology, arboriculture and biodiversity services on a wide range of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. The successful Senior Ecologist will be based in Cambridge, working within a collaborative team that values innovation, sustainability and professional development.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead ecological projects, undertake surveys, produce technical reports, manage client relationships, mentor junior team members and contribute to delivering high-quality environmental solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and generous remuneration package

• Structured career progression and mentoring

• Ongoing CPD and weekly skills training

• Support towards chartership and professional qualifications

• Flexible working options

• Healthcare for senior staff

• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture Requirements:

• Experience working as a Senior Ecologist or in a similar ecological consultancy role

• Strong knowledge of UK protected species, habitats and planning legislation

• Excellent report writing and project management skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Full right to work in the UK

• Living in or within a commutable distance of the Cambridge office

• Membership of CIEEM or working towards chartership is advantageous If you're a motivated Senior Ecologist looking to progress your career with a forward-thinking environmental consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. This Senior Ecologist opportunity offers the chance to work on meaningful projects while developing your career within a people-focused organisation.

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed) . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed) . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.