Assistant Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Professional membership support

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Employee-owned business

Varied and interesting project work

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Ecologist in Ipswich to join a leading environmental consultancy. Based from the Ipswich office, you will work within a collaborative team supporting development and infrastructure projects while benefiting from structured training and clear career progression.

You will assist with surveys, ecological fieldwork, data collection and reporting, and support project delivery alongside experienced consultants across a varied workload and sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related subject.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with protected species and habitat surveys and ecological fieldwork.
• Conduct data collection and contribute to technical reporting.
• Support project delivery alongside experienced consultants.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

Assistant Ecologist

£29,000 - £34,000

Ipswich

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Assistant Ecologist to join a leading independent environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality ecological services across the UK. Working from the Ipswich office, you'll become part of a collaborative team supporting a wide range of development and infrastructure projects while benefiting from structured training and long-term career progression.

The successful Assistant Ecologist will assist with protected species and habitat surveys, ecological fieldwork, data collection, technical reporting, and supporting project delivery alongside experienced consultants. This Assistant Ecologist role offers exposure to a varied workload across multiple sectors and the chance to develop specialist skills within a growing consultancy.

What's on offer:

• Structured training and mentoring
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Professional membership support
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Life assurance
• Employee-owned business
• Varied and interesting project work

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related subject
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or near the Ipswich officeStrong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for ecology and environmental consultancy
• Willingness to travel for site work, including occasional overnight stays