Location
Cambridge
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
26/06/2026
Closing date
17/07/2026
Senior Ecologist
£40,000 - £50,000
Cambridge
A leading environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join its growing ecology division in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ecology professional to take on a varied role within a successful consultancy delivering environmental advice across residential, commercial, infrastructure, energy and conservation projects. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, taking ownership of projects while helping to shape the continued growth of the ecology department.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with annual performance reviews
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Funded CPD, training courses and professional memberships
* Private medical insurance
* Defined career progression pathway
* Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment
* Opportunity to work on a broad range of high-profile projects
The role:
* Lead ecological surveys, site inspections and habitat assessments
* Produce technical reports, impact assessments and mitigation strategies
* Manage projects from quotation through to successful completion
* Build strong relationships with clients, planners and external stakeholders
* Support, mentor and review the work of junior ecologists
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high technical standard
Requirements:
* Significant experience within ecological consultancy
* Proven ability to manage multiple ecological projects simultaneously
* Strong technical report writing and communication skills
* CIEEM membership, with chartered status or protected species licences desirable
* Comprehensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
* Full UK driving licence
* Full right to work in the UK
* Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Cambridge office
* Willingness to travel for site work and client meetings as required
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.