Assistant Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist to support ecological surveys and contribute to habitat enhancement projects. Ideal for someone with a degree in Ecology and a passion for consultancy work. This role offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional development within a friendly team focused on wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual progression reviews

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Paid professional memberships

Structured training and mentorship

Support towards protected species licences

Opportunities for rapid progression

Qualifications

• Experience with ecological surveys through employment, volunteering, or placements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for surveys.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members with ecological surveys.
• Assist with reporting and GIS mapping.
• Contribute to habitat creation and biodiversity projects.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organised and adaptable

Some experience of ecological survey work

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

A well-established, award-winning landscape and environmental practice is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist to join its growing ecology team in the New Year. This consultancy delivers a wide range of high-quality projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure and green-infrastructure sectors, offering an excellent opportunity for an early-career ecologist to develop professionally within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Whilst working as an Assistant Ecologist;

• Support senior team members with ecological surveys, including bats, great crested newts, reptiles and habitat assessments
• Assist with reporting, data management and GIS mapping
• Carry out desk studies, fieldwork preparation and site visits
• Contribute to habitat creation, enhancement and biodiversity-led design projects
• Help maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and reliable project delivery

The successful candidate will;

• Hold a degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Have some experience of ecological survey work (through employment, volunteering or placements)
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be organised, adaptable and willing to learn
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable with travel to survey sites

Benefits;

• A competitive salary with annual progression reviews
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Paid professional memberships
• Structured training and mentorship from experienced ecologists
• Support towards protected species licences
• Opportunities for rapid progression within a growing team
• A friendly, multidisciplinary working environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

This position is ideal for someone looking to build a solid foundation in consultancy ecology while working alongside experienced ecologists, landscape architects and environmental specialists!