Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist – Nottingham

An established, award‑winning integrated environmental and design practice is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Ecologist to join its ecology team based in Nottingham. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high‑quality ecological assessments, surveys and mitigation strategies across diverse projects throughout the UK. Working collaboratively with ecologists, landscape architects, planners and technical specialists, this position offers the chance to advance professional expertise while contributing to impactful environmental and development outcomes.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure with potential for tax‑free annual discretionary bonuses for all staff.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions and salary exchange options for enhanced retirement planning.
• Professional subscription support covering membership fees for bodies such as CIEEM after probation.
• Generous holiday provisions including holiday purchase/buy‑back options.
• Flexible working arrangements and compressed working week to support work‑life balance.
• Health cash plan and access to wellbeing programmes including employee assistance services.
• Death in Service scheme offering additional financial security for permanent employees.
• Access to life assistance resources including bereavement support and counselling services.
• Opportunities to participate in volunteering and social activities with colleagues.

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys and assessments, including protected species and habitat evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports, Environmental Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and mitigation plans.
• Provide expert ecological advice to clients, project teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior ecologists, fostering professional growth and excellence.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business success.

The ecology team operates within a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary practice that combines ecology with landscape, urban design, master planning and environmental assessment. The practice has a long history of delivering innovative and sustainable projects while maintaining a supportive work environment that encourages career progression and shared success.

Interested in this Senior Ecologist opportunity? Please apply to this advert or get in touch with Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment for more information.