Location
Warrington
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
06/08/2026
Closing date
27/08/2026
Senior Ecologist
£43,000 - £52,000
Warrington
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ecologist to join a leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering sustainable ecological solutions across infrastructure, residential, commercial, and public sector projects. Based in Warrington, this growing consultancy offers a collaborative working environment, exciting projects, and genuine opportunities for career progression. This Senior Ecologist position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to take the next step in Warrington.
The successful Senior Ecologist will lead a range of ecological surveys, manage projects from inception through to completion, prepare and review technical reports, undertake Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, mentor junior team members, and provide expert ecological advice to clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Generous annual leave
* TOIL scheme
* Company pension
* Paid professional memberships
* Excellent CPD and career development
* Support towards protected species licences
* Employee wellbeing programme
* Clear opportunities for progression
Requirements:
* Degree in Ecology or a related discipline
* Significant consultancy experience in ecology
* Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
* Experience managing projects and producing technical reports
* Membership of CIEEM (or eligible)
* Protected species survey experience and licence(s) desirable
* Full UK driving licence
* Full right to work in the UK
* Living in or near the Warrington office
* Excellent communication and client management skills
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.