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Permanent

Senior Ornathologist

Penguin Recruitment
Liverpool
money-bag £36000 - £45000/annum
Posted: 15 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 15 October 2026
Ref: 225610289

Senior Ecologist

-36,000 - -45,000

Liverpool

Are you an experienced Senior Ecologist looking to join an independent environmental and planning consultancy working across renewable energy, infrastructure and nature-based projects?

The Senior Ecologist role will involve:

  • Managing medium to large and complex ecological projects
  • Leading surveys, site visits and ECoW work
  • Producing high-quality ecological assessments, reports and management plans
  • Providing specialist ecological advice to clients and stakeholders
  • Managing subcontractors and quality-checking project deliverables
  • Line managing and mentoring junior ecologists
  • Supporting business development, tenders and client relationships

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary and pension
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Annual discretionary performance bonus
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Cycle-to-work and tax-free childcare schemes
  • Training, mentoring and clear career progression
  • Flexible and supportive working environment
  • Varied projects across the environmental and renewable energy sectors

Requirements:

  • Relevant degree and strong consultancy experience
  • Associate/Full CIEEM membership or working towards
  • Strong project management and report-writing skills
  • Excellent knowledge of UK ecology legislation and guidance
  • Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Full right to work in the UK
  • Living in or within a commutable distance of the Liverpool office

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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