Senior Ecologist – York

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ecologist to join a respected environmental consultancy based in York. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from local conservation initiatives and habitat restoration schemes to large-scale infrastructure and development projects.

The consultancy is committed to supporting its employees through excellent professional development opportunities, including mentoring programmes, paid volunteering days, funded professional memberships, and a competitive bonus scheme.

What You'll Need;

• Experience working within ecological consultancy or a related environmental role

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (a postgraduate qualification would be advantageous)

• Strong ecological survey, data analysis, and report-writing skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Sound knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and current ecological best practice

• The ability to manage projects and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities;

• Leading ecological assessments, habitat surveys, and Ecological Impact Assessments across a range of development projects

• Planning, undertaking, and overseeing field surveys, including protected species surveys, habitat assessments, and ecological monitoring programmes

• Producing high-quality technical reports, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing specialist ecological advice and building strong working relationships

• Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior members of the ecology team

• Managing project budgets, programmes, and deliverables where required

• Ensuring all project work complies with relevant environmental legislation, planning policy, and industry best practice standards

This position offers an excellent opportunity to take the next step in an established ecology career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of projects, work alongside experienced environmental professionals, and play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological solutions across the UK.

For more information about this role or to discuss other ecology positions available across the UK, please contact Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential conversation.