Assistant Ecologist: Fieldwork, Training & Growth

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

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.