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Senior Ecologist

Job in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50, England, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Environmental Science, Environmental Consulting, Ecology, Environmental Compliance & Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Ecologist
- £40,000 £ 50,000

Cheltenham

As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead ecological surveys, manage projects from inception through to completion, produce technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs and protected species reports, and provide ecological advice to clients and project teams. The successful Senior Ecologist will mentor junior staff, contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain delivery and ensure projects are completed to a high technical standard. This Senior Ecologist role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects while developing your leadership skills.

The successful Senior Ecologist will play a key role in the continued growth of the ecology team.

What's on offer:

Competitive salary
Hybrid and flexible working
Generous annual leave
Private healthcare
Company pension scheme
Paid professional memberships
Structured CPD and training opportunities
Clear career progression
Supportive and collaborative working environment

Requirements:

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
Significant ecological consultancy experience
Strong project management and report writing skills
Protected species survey experience and knowledge of UK wildlife legislation
Membership of CIEEM (or working towards)
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Living in or near to their Cheltenham office
Excellent communication and organisational skills

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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