Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist £40,000 - £50,000 Milton Keynes An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ecologist to join a well-established, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering ecology, landscape, arboriculture, heritage and planning services across the UK. Based near Milton Keynes, this growing consultancy offers the chance for a Senior Ecologist to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, renewable energy and development projects alongside experienced in-house specialists. The Senior Ecologist will play a key role in project delivery, mentoring colleagues and maintaining high technical standards. This Senior Ecologist position offers genuine career progression within a supportive and collaborative team. What's on offer: • Competitive salary • Flexible working arrangements • TOIL system and extended annual leave • Ongoing CPD and unlimited training opportunities • Private healthcare and long service rewards • Company vehicle access for fieldwork • Friendly, supportive working environment • Exciting projects across a range of sectors The role: • Deliver ecological surveys, assessments and technical reports • Manage projects from inception through to completion • Produce EcIA, BNG and protected species documentation • Liaise with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies • Mentor junior ecologists and support business development Requirements: • Previous experience as a Senior Ecologist or in a similar consultancy role • Strong ecological report writing and project management skills • Membership of CIEEM or working towards it • Protected species licence desirable • Full UK driving licence • Full right to work in the UK • Must live in or near the Milton Keynes office • Willingness to undertake site visits and fieldwork 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.