Associate Ecologist A well-established and growing ecological consultancy is looking for an Associate Ecologist to join its friendly, highly experienced team. This is a senior role offering the chance to lead projects, support and mentor ecologists, and contribute to business development and strategic growth. The role involves delivering terrestrial ecology services across a wide range of sectors, including housing, commercial development and renewable energy. The successful candidate will work closely with senior colleagues and clients, helping to deliver high-quality, practical ecological solutions. Why Join? Work on a varied and interesting range of projects across the UK Supportive, collaborative team Opportunity to mentor others and help shape the future of the business Plenty of opportunities for growth Exposure to cross-disciplinary expertise within a wider consultancy group Excellent private healthcare package What you'll be doing; Leading terrestrial ecology surveys and site work Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports Managing complex projects, budgets and deadlines Mentoring and supporting junior ecologists Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders Supporting tenders, proposals and business development Working closely with senior management to help grow the ecology team You will ideally have; Strong experience in ecological consultancy or a closely related field Relevant degree and solid UK species and habitat survey skills Experience with protected species surveys, mitigation and licensing Excellent report writing and project management skills Confident communicator with clients and colleagues Full (or eligible) CIEEM membership Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Interested in this opportunity? Please apply to this role today or contact Ashleigh Garner from Penguin Recruitment for more information