Senior Ecologist

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