Senior Ecologist

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Senior Ecologist

Location: Leeds (Office-Based with Flexible Working)
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is an established and highly regarded ecological consultancy delivering pragmatic, high-quality environmental solutions across the UK. With a strong presence in the north of England and a growing project portfolio, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their Leeds-based team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead ecological projects from inception to delivery while playing a key role in mentoring junior staff and supporting the continued growth of the consultancy.

The Role

As a Senior Ecologist, you will be responsible for:

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Leading and managing a range of ecological projects across development and infrastructure sectors
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Undertaking and overseeing a variety of ecological surveys (including Phase 1 / UKHab, protected species where licensed)
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Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and method statements
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Providing clear, pragmatic ecological advice to clients, planners, and stakeholders
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Mentoring and supporting junior ecologists and graduates
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Supporting project delivery, programming, and client relationships
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Ensuring work is delivered in line with current legislation, best practice, and health & safety requirements

About You

You are likely to have:

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A degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
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Proven experience in a consultancy environment at Senior Ecologist level (or ready to step up)
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Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
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Experience with UKHab surveys and ecological impact assessment
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One or more protected species licences (desirable but not essential)
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Membership (or eligibility) of CIEEM
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A full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

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Competitive salary of £30,000 - £45,000 DOE
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Leeds-based role with flexible working arrangements
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Varied workload across interesting and meaningful projects
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Supportive team culture with clear progression opportunities
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Ongoing professional development and training support

Contact: James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment
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Location:
Leeds
Salary:
£30,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Environment

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