Assistant Ecologist

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

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Tyseley is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist to support senior team members with ecological surveys and contribute to biodiversity projects. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and significant professional development opportunities within a collaborative team. Ideal for candidates with a degree in Ecology or related fields and some survey experience.

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

Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members with ecological surveys, including bats and habitat assessments.
• Assist with reporting, data management and GIS mapping.
• Carry out desk studies, fieldwork preparation and site visits.
• Contribute to habitat creation and biodiversity-led design projects.
• Help maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Ecological survey work

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.