An established and growing environmental consultancy in Southampton is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality ecological services across the South of England. This is an opportunity for a commercially aware, technically strong ecologist to shape projects from inception to completion-working across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and conservation schemes. The successful candidate will bring expertise, leadership, and strategic insight to a dynamic and collaborative team.
What's on Offer;
Competitive salary based on experience
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Paid professional memberships and CPD support
Clear pathway to Associate level and beyond
A collaborative, forward-thinking culture
Opportunity to shape strategy within a growing consultancy
As a Senior Ecologist you will;
Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of ecological projects
Design and oversee surveys (PEA, protected species, BNG, habitat condition assessments)
Produce high-quality technical reports and review work from junior team members
Provide strategic ecological input at planning and design stages
Mentor and develop early-career ecologists
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
The ideal candidate will offer;
Extensive field survey experience and protected species knowledge
Strong report writing and project management capability
A sound understanding of planning policy and biodiversity net gain
Protected species licences (desirable)
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM)
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Ecologist to take the next step in their career-leading projects that make a measurable difference to biodiversity while contributing to the growth and success of a respected environmental practice in Southampton.
If you'd like to hear more about the role, please contact Ashleigh Garner from Penguin Recruitment