Ecologist

isepglobal; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave

CIEEM membership fees covered

Healthcare & pension contributions

Training & professional development

Mileage expenses and parking

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Consultant Ecologist near Kent to join a busy environmental consultancy. You will undertake protected species, botanical and habitat surveys, deliver PEAs, EcIAs and ecological reports, and support licensing and mitigation.

The role offers hybrid working, 28 days leave, flexible hours, and professional development. Requirements include 2+ years of ecological consultancy, a relevant ecology degree, UK driving licence, and membership of CIEEM.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of ecological consultancy experience.
• Relevant ecology/environmental degree.
• Protected species licence(s) and progress towards others.
• Experience with UKHab, BNG and ecological reporting.
• QGIS or ArcGIS experience.
• CIEEM membership.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Living in or within a commutable distance of the Kent office.

Responsibilities

• Undertake protected species, botanical and habitat surveys.
• Complete PEAs, EcIAs and professional ecological reports.
• Deliver BNG assessments, habitat mapping and enhancement strategies.
• Support protected species licence applications and mitigation.
• Manage projects and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior ecologists.

Skills

Ecology consultancy

Habitat surveying

Protected species surveys

Education

Ecology/environmental degree

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

30,000 - 36,000

Kent

Benefits include:

• 30,000- 36,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working and flexible hours, including TOIL
• 28 days' annual leave plus your birthday off
• CIEEM membership fees and licence application/renewal costs covered
• Healthcare benefits and pension contributions
• Training, mentoring and professional development
• Regular internal training and team-building days
• Mileage expenses and free office parking

As a Consultant Ecologist, you will:

• Undertake protected species, botanical and habitat surveys
• Complete PEAs, EcIAs and professional ecological reports
• Deliver BNG assessments, habitat mapping and enhancement strategies
• Support protected species licence applications and mitigation
• Manage projects and liaise with clients and stakeholders
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior ecologists

Requirements:

• 2+ years' ecological consultancy experience
• Relevant ecology/environmental degree
• Protected species licence(s) and progress towards others
• Experience with UKHab, BNG and ecological reporting
• QGIS or ArcGIS experience
• CIEEM membership
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of the Kent office

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.