Consultant ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Training and CPD

Career progression

Exposure to varied projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Watford seeks a Consultant Ecologist to join an established environmental consultancy. The role covers ecological surveys, planning support, and Biodiversity Net Gain, with a focus on delivering practical, evidence-led solutions.

You will collaborate with arboriculturalists and landscape teams, travel to sites across the UK, and enjoy flexible/hybrid working with a competitive salary (£31,000–£38,000) and clear career development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Consultancy experience with ecological surveys and reporting.
• Good understanding of UK ecology, protected species and legislation; familiarity with PEA, EcIA and/or BNG desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys and assessments and support planning applications.
• Contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain, protected species work, ecological mitigation and habitat enhancement.
• Collaborate with arboriculturalists, landscape architects and wider project teams.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

UK ecology knowledge

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

£31,000 – £38,000

Watford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ecologist to join an established, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy specialising in ecology, arboriculture, landscape architecture and natural capital. The company has over 30 years of experience and is a CIEEM Registered Practice, delivering practical, evidence-led solutions across development and land management projects.

As a Consultant Ecologist, you will work across a varied project portfolio, undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, supporting planning applications and contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain, protected species work, ecological mitigation and habitat enhancement. You will also collaborate with arboriculturalists, landscape architects and wider project teams.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Training, CPD and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Exposure to varied and high-profile projects
• Collaborative multi-disciplinary environment

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Consultancy experience with ecological surveys and reporting
• Good understanding of UK ecology, protected species and relevant legislationExperience with PEA, EcIA and/or BNG desirable
• Strong report-writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of the Watford office
• Willingness to travel for site work