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Senor Ecologist
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Andover, Hampshire County, SP10, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-05
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
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Science
Environmental Science, Ecology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Andover (hybrid working available)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract:
Permanent, full-time
⭐ Benefits
Competitive salary (£30k-£40k) with regular reviews
Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service
Paid overtime or TOIL
Hybrid and flexible working to support work-life balance
Excellent CPD and training support, including licence development
Paid professional memberships (e.g. CIEEM)
Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
Supportive, friendly team culture with approachable management
Company pension scheme
Our client, a respected and expanding ecological consultancy, is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their Andover-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step in their career, with real responsibility, autonomy, and progression prospects.
The Role
As a Senior Ecologist, you will play a key role in delivering projects from start to finish, supporting junior staff, and maintaining high technical standards across a diverse portfolio of work.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and undertaking a range of habitat and protected species surveys
Producing and reviewing high-quality ecological reports (PEAs, PRAs, EcIAs, HRAs where relevant)
Providing technical advice to clients and project teams
Managing projects, including timelines and budgets
Mentoring and supporting junior ecologists
Assisting with mitigation design, licensing, and implementation
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or a related field
Several years' experience in ecological consultancy
Strong report-writing and project management skills
Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
Membership of CIEEM (or eligibility)
Protected species licences (or demonstrable experience working towards them)
A full UK driving licence
For more information please contact James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment
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