Senior Ecologist
Location: Taunton / South West
Salary: £38,000-£45,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
An expanding environmental consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its close-knit team, delivering ecological consultancy and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services across the South West. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you can influence project delivery and contribute to its continued development.
As Senior Ecologist, you will lead ecological projects, manage client relationships and deliver high-quality technical assessments while supporting junior colleagues.
What’s on offer:
- Salary of £38,000-£45,000, depending on experience
- 35-hour working week
- 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional paid Christmas shutdown
- Flexible, predominantly home-based working
- Paid business mileage and travel time
- Professional membership fees and dedicated CPD time
- Support for professional development and licence progression
- Genuine autonomy and career progression
The role:
- Lead PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys and BNG assessments.
- Manage projects, budgets, survey programmes and client relationships.
- Prepare and review technical reports, including HRAs where competent.
- Provide ecological advice and support planning applications.
- Mentor junior ecologists and contribute to technical quality assurance.
Requirements:
- Proven experience independently managing ecological consultancy projects.
- Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
- Experience in ecological assessments, habitat surveys and BNG.
- Strong report-writing, communication and project management skills.
- QGIS proficiency and protected species licences are advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
- Full right to work in the UK.
- Based within a commutable distance of the Taunton office and able to undertake regional site visits.
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Senior Ecologist in Taunton employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Join a highly regarded planning consultancy in Surrey that prioritises the growth and development of its employees. With structured training, mentorship, and clear career progression opportunities, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment while working on diverse planning projects that shape communities. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in the field of town planning.
