Senior/Prinicpal Ecologist

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Senior to Principal Ecologist
Our client is a well-respected and growing environmental consultancy delivering high-quality ecological services across a wide range of development and infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior to Principal Ecologist to join their team based in Oxfordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established ecologist looking to take on greater responsibility, manage projects, and play a key role in shaping and growing an ecology team within a supportive consultancy environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will take a lead role on projects, with responsibilities including:
Managing and delivering ecological projects from tender through to completion
Leading ecological surveys, including habitat and protected species surveys
Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports (PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, BNG assessments, etc.)
Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members
Liaising with clients, planners, and other stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and best practice
About You
Our client is looking for someone who has:
A degree (or higher) in Ecology or a related discipline
Significant experience within ecological consultancy
Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning processes
Experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships
Excellent report-writing and communication skills
Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM)
Protected species licences (desirable but not essential)
A full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Salary £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
Flexible working options
Support with continued professional development and chartership
Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the ecology team
A friendly, collaborative working environment
Clear progression opportunities
This role would suit a confident Senior Ecologist ready to step up, or an experienced Principal Ecologist looking for a new challenge within a growing consultancy.
For more information please contact James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment
Location:
Oxford
Salary:
£30,000 - £40,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Consulting

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