Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

Winchester, Hampshire | Hybrid Working | Full Time

An established multidisciplinary property and environmental consultancy in Winchester is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join its growing environmental team. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy delivering ecology input across a broad range of residential, commercial, rural, and infrastructure projects throughout the South of England. The consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused and environmentally responsible advice across the property and land development sector.

The wider team includes professionals across planning, design, surveying, and environmental disciplines, creating a highly collaborative working environment.

Benefits;

Competitive salary depending on experience

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays

Paid professional memberships and CPD support

Company pension scheme

Clear pathway for career progression

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio

Paid training and protected development time

Employee wellbeing support initiatives

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering ecological consultancy services across a wide range of projects. Responsibilities will include managing ecological surveys, producing technical reports, supporting planning applications, and mentoring junior team members.

The role offers a balance of fieldwork, project management, client liaison, and technical delivery, with opportunities to contribute to business growth and team development.

Key Responsibilities ;

Managing and delivering ecological projects from inception through to completion

Undertaking and overseeing protected species and habitat surveys

Preparing high-quality technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs, BNG assessments, and mitigation strategies

Providing ecological advice to clients, planners, and project teams

Supporting project management, budgeting, and programme delivery

Mentoring junior ecologists and assisting with team development

Maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities

Requirements;

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Significant consultancy experience within the UK ecology sector

Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy

Experience managing projects and coordinating survey programmes

Protected species survey licences desirable

CIEEM membership preferred

Excellent report writing and communication skills

Full UK driving licence

This position would suit an ambitious ecologist seeking greater responsibility, varied project exposure, and long-term career progression within a growing consultancy.

Interested in this opportunity? Please contact Ashleigh Garner from Penguin Recruitment for more information