Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected consultancy is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join their team near Liverpool. You will conduct ecological surveys, produce technical reports, and engage with diverse clients across sectors. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Mileage reimbursement

Contributory Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Training and career progression pathways

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy or Local Authority.
• Confident in communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys in the field.
• Produce reports and assessments for projects.
• Engage with clients across public and private sectors.

Skills

Conducting fieldwork

Analysing and interpreting data

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Ecologist

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)C

Location: Based near Liverpool

Salary: £26,000 - £36,000

This is a brilliant opportunity to join my client, a well-established, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the ecological, landscape architecture, and arboricultural fields. They are seeking a keen, experienced Ecologist, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based near the vibrant port city of Liverpool.

Benefits for the role of Ecologist (but are not limited to):

• Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Mileage reimbursement for travel
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Individual training and career progression pathways
• Regular social events with a tight-knit team

Responsibilities

• Conducting ecological surveys in the field, to gather data and inform a variety of reports and assessments, including Protected Species Licence Applications, etc.
• Utilising data to produce reports and assessments for a variety of projects
• Working as part of a high-performing team, as well as on your own initiative
• Engaging with a number of clients across the public and private sectors
• Representing the company whilst partaking in projects across the local area, and further afield

Required skills and experience

• A Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Some experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy (or Local Authority)
• Confident in conducting fieldwork, analysing and interpreting data to inform the necessary reports and assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), planning applications, etc.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and organisational skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines
• Able to work on your own initiative, as well as with a high-performing team
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence, as well as your own vehicle, with a willingness to travel to a variety of sites
• Willing to work unsociable hours in order to conduct work in the field
• Proactively working to attain a Protected Species Survey Licence

Desirable skills and experience

• Hold at least one Protected Species Survey Licence
• Experience with having produced technical reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments
• Competencies with application for, and implementation of, licences
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

How to apply

If you are interested in the role of Ecologist, please do not hesitate to contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy