Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Ecologist passionate about ecology and wildlife conservation. This role provides an excellent opportunity to conduct ecological surveys and assessments, particularly for bats and badgers. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess ecological survey experience. The position also offers full training from chartered environmentalists, a competitive salary, and clear pathways for career progression in an inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fantastic pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Full training from chartered environmentalists

Career progression

Balanced split between site and office work

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Proven ecological survey experience, including bats/badgers.
• Located in or near Cambridge.
• Strong reporting and project management skills.
• UK driving license required; CIEEM membership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys for bats, badgers, and protected species.
• Prepare impact assessments and conservation management reports.
• Contribute to biodiversity net gain initiatives and habitat restoration.

Skills

Ecological survey experience

Knowledge of UK species

Strong reporting skills

Project management skills

GIS experience

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Ecologist

Cambridge

£30,000 – 35,000

We are seeking a dedicated Ecologist to join our inclusive consultancy team. If you are passionate about ecology and conserving wildlife, this role offers an incredible opportunity to deliver high-quality ecological surveys, assessments, and biodiversity net gain management plans.

Responsibilities

The general day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting ecological surveys (e.g., bats, badgers) and protected species assessments, preparing impact assessments and conservation management reports, and contributing to biodiversity net gain initiatives and habitat restoration. This ecologist opportunity offers a pathway to project management and progression to senior and will suit a junior who is ready to take the next step forward in their environmental career.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary £30,000 – £35,000
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Flexible benefits
• Full training from chartered environmentalists
• Career progression
• Balanced split between site and office work

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Proven ecological survey experience, including bats/badgers.
• Knowledge of UK species, habitats, and conservation laws.
• Located in or near Cambridge.
• Strong reporting and project management skills.
• GIS experience desirable.
• UK driving license required; CIEEM membership is a plus.

If this ecologist position has caught your eye and you think you meet the criteria, please get in touch! Interested in this or other environmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.