Consultant Ecologist in London)

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join their expanding ecology team. The successful candidate will conduct ecological surveys, support technical report preparation, and work on biodiversity assessments. Offering a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000, this position provides hybrid working opportunities and a supportive environment for professional development, making it ideal for passionate individuals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Professional development support

Opportunities on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological consultancy or a related field.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of ecological field surveys, including protected species surveys.
• Support the preparation of technical reports (PEA, EcIA, mitigation strategies).
• Contribute to biodiversity net gain assessments and habitat management plans.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to advise on ecological constraints.
• Assist with project delivery from concept through to construction.

Skills

Experience in ecological consultancy or a related field

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Protected species licence(s) desirable

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Ecologist

Salary: £30,000-£40,000 DOE

Location: Multiple UK Offices (Hybrid Working Available)

Are you an enthusiastic Ecologist looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, is expanding their ecology team and is seeking passionate individuals to support a wide range of exciting infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of ecological field surveys, including protected species surveys
• Support the preparation of technical reports (PEA, EcIA, mitigation strategies)
• Contribute to biodiversity net gain assessments and habitat management plans
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to advise on ecological constraints and opportunities
• Assist with project delivery from concept through to construction

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience in ecological consultancy or a related field
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Protected species licence(s) desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£30-40k DOE)
• Hybrid working with flexible office locations across the UK
• Supportive environment for professional development, including chartership pathways
• Opportunities to work on diverse, high-profile projects
• A collaborative, friendly team cultur

Contact James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment for more information.