Senior Ecologist

Location: Sheffield (hybrid working available) Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Our client is a leading environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ecological and sustainability services across the UK. With a growing presence in the North, they are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their Sheffield office and take a senior role in delivering complex and high-profile projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ecologist to lead projects, provide technical guidance, and influence how ecology shapes development across a range of sectors.

What's on Offer

£35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Support for professional development and licence acquisition

Exposure to varied and high-profile projects across urban, rural, and infrastructure sites

Collaborative, supportive, and knowledge-sharing team environment

Role Overview

You will be responsible for leading projects from start to finish, combining fieldwork, technical oversight, and client liaison. You will ensure ecological best practice is embedded across every stage of the project and mentor junior ecologists to support their development.

Key responsibilities:

Leading habitat and protected species surveys, PEAs, and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)

Designing and implementing mitigation and biodiversity enhancement strategies

Producing, reviewing, and approving high-quality ecological reports

Acting as a trusted ecological advisor to clients, planners, and multidisciplinary project teams

Mentoring junior ecologists and supporting their professional growth

Requirements

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Proven experience in ecological consultancy, with a strong project delivery record

Sound knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and survey techniques

Experience managing projects and client relationships

Protected species licences (bats, GCN, etc.) are highly desirable

Full UK driving licence

Please call James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment for more info