Assistant/Consultant Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing environmental consultancy as an Assistant/Consultant Ecologist near Derby. In this full-time role, you'll collaborate with a supportive team of specialists, conducting ecological surveys and writing essential reports. Enjoy a flexible working environment, generous holiday allowance, and unlimited training budget, all while making a real impact on ecological outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a hands-on, decision-driven atmosphere where your ideas are valued and progression is encouraged.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

Company iPhone

Company Laptop

Use of Company Vehicles

Extra Week Off at Christmas

Flexible Working

Generous Holiday Allowance

Unlimited Training Budget

Paid Professional Memberships

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or related field is essential.
• Experience in consultancy is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and assessments.
• Write detailed reports and liaise with clients.

Skills

Ecological Surveys

Report Writing

Client Liaison

Consultancy Experience

Education

Degree in Relevant Subject

Job description

Assistant/Consultant Ecologist – West Midlands, near Derby
£25,000 – £35,000 (Depending on Experience)

We’re working with a well-established, independent environmental consultancy based near Derby. They’re growing steadily and are now looking for an Upper Assistant/Consultant Ecologist to join the team.

You’ll be working alongside around 40-50 colleagues, including specialists in ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, landscape architecture and construction. It’s a collaborative, hands-on team where you’ll be supported to do quality work – not rushed through checklists.

This isn’t a large corporate. Decisions are made quickly. Good ideas are taken seriously. And your progression isn’t tied up in red tape.

What the role involves:

• Carrying out ecological surveys and assessments

• Writing reports (PEAs, PRAs, UKHab, BNG, etc.)

• Visiting sites, liaising with clients, and supporting senior ecologists

• Contributing to project delivery in a way that genuinely values ecological outcomes

What you’ll need:

• A degree in a relevant subject

• Some consultancy experience – the more, the better

• A full, clean UK driving licence

Helpful, but not essential:

• Bird ID or wider ornithological skills

• One or more protected species licences

What’s on offer:

• £25,000 – £35,000 salary (DOE)

• Paid overtime

• Company iPhone and laptop

• Use of company vehicles for site visits

• A full extra week off at Christmas

• Flexible working and generous holiday allowance

• Unlimited training budget and paid professional memberships

• A supportive team and real opportunity to develop your career

This is a full-time, permanent role based near Derby. Hybrid/flexible working options are available.

To apply, send your CV to Joe at [e-mail] or call 01792 963076 for an informal chat.
Penguin Recruitment is managing this vacancy on behalf of our client.