Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Caddington; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Training & career development

Flexible working options

TOIL

Annual leave

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in the UK is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join a growing environmental consultancy with projects across the UK. The role offers a salary of £31,000–£40,000 and sits in Luton, with a balance of fieldwork and office duties.

You will carry out site surveys, analyse findings and produce technical reports, contribute to protected species work and biodiversity net gain strategies, and work with colleagues and clients to deliver practical environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within ecology or a related field.
• Strong field survey and report writing capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Must live within commutable distance of the Luton office.
• Ability to manage workload independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site surveys and analyse findings.
• Produce technical reports from fieldwork.
• Contribute to protected species work and biodiversity net gain strategies.
• Assist habitat planning and project delivery while balancing fieldwork and office duties.

Skills

Ecology experience

Field survey

Report writing

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

£31,000 - £40,000

Luton

A well-regarded environmental consultancy with projects spanning the UK is looking to bring in a Consultant Ecologist to strengthen their growing team in Luton. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic business delivering creative and practical environmental solutions across a broad mix of sectors.

What's on Offer

• Friendly, collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and clear career development pathways
• Flexible working options and TOIL
• Generous annual leave package
• Involvement in a diverse project portfolio
• Office located in Luton

The Role

As a Consultant Ecologist, you'll support the delivery of ecological services across multiple projects. Responsibilities include carrying out site surveys, analysing findings and producing technical reports. The Consultant Ecologist will contribute to protected species work, biodiversity net gain strategies and habitat planning. This Consultant Ecologist role offers a balance of fieldwork and office duties, working closely with colleagues, clients and external partners.

Requirements

• Previous experience within ecology or a related field
• Strong field survey and report writing capabilities
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Must live within a commutable distance of the Luton office
• Ability to manage workload independently and as part of a team

This Consultant Ecologist opportunity is ideal for someone looking to progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to develop their career.