Senior Ecologist
Bedford
Full-time/Part-time
Salary Circa £35,000
Join as a Senior Ecologist in Bedford and become part of a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, friendly environment. This environmental practice offers flexible hybrid working (minimum three office days weekly) and career growth opportunities through training and mentoring.
Key Responsibilities:
*Conduct surveys: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, EcIA, protected species, and biodiversity net gain assessments.
*Design and implement mitigation, manage species translocation, and prepare management plans.
*Manage projects, liaise with clients, and contribute to planning-led projects.
*Lead on protected species licensing and collaborate across disciplines like landscape architecture and arboriculture.
*Undertake marketing and CPD activities, and develop ecological work in East Midlands, London, and the South-East.
Requirements:
*A degree in a relevant discipline and full CIEEM membership.
*Experience in large multidisciplinary projects and EPS mitigation licenses, holding at least one survey license.
*Strong botanical ID skills, knowledge of UK habitats, species, and legislation.
*Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits:
*Competitive salary, career development, and training opportunities.
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
*Voluntary workplace pension, cycle scheme, and professional membership payment.
*Safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to join a supportive team and work on impactful projects. If you’re interested, send your CV to Joe at or call . Explore more ecology roles on our website.
This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.