Assistant Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy is seeking an Assistant Ecologist to join their team in Newcastle. The role involves planning and delivering ecological surveys, managing subcontractors, and engaging in hands-on data work. In return, the company offers health insurance, flexible hours, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in ecology.

Benefits

Health insurance

Proper training support

Flexible hours

Bonus scheme

Extra birthday day off

Qualifications

• Solid consultancy experience is essential.
• Experience with surveys and knowledge of protected species required.
• CIEEM Grad membership or working towards it is preferred.
• Full UK driving license necessary.
• Report writing experience (PEAs and PRAs) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ecological surveys for various species.
• Manage subcontractors and support Ecological Clerk of Works.
• Handle maps, data, and reports.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Survey experience

Protected species knowledge

Report writing

Education

CIEEM Grad membership

Job description

Now Hiring: Assistant Ecologist
Full-Time | Hybrid (Office + WFH) | £25,000 – £30,000 (pro rata)

Newcastle

We’re looking for an Assistant Ecologist to join a growing, values-driven consultancy that actually cares.

You’ll plan and deliver surveys (bats, newts, badgers, birds – the whole lot), wrangle subcontractors, and support on Ecological Clerk of Works. You’ll also get hands-on with maps, data, reports, and the occasional wellington boot emergency.

This role is for you if you have:

• Solid consultancy experience (must-have, not nice-to-have)

• Survey experience & protected species knowledge

• CIEEM Grad membership (or working on it)

• A full UK driving licence

• Report writing experience (as in, PEAs and PRAs) is incredibly useful

In return, you’ll get:

• Health insurance & proper training support

• Flexible hours + hybrid working

• Bonus scheme & extra birthday day off

• A chance to shape real, meaningful work (minus the corporate nonsense)

Ready to take the next step in your ecology career?
Send your CV to Joe at [e-mail] or call 01792 963076 for a confidential chat.

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Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this permanent vacancy.