Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid work model

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Ecologist to join a Midlands-based environmental consultancy, based in Birmingham. You will conduct ecological surveys, assessments and reporting across a varied project portfolio while developing technical and project management skills.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working, a competitive salary based on experience, and opportunities for professional development and memberships, with clear career progression in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological surveys, assessments and reporting.
• Ability to work across multiple projects within a team.
• Willingness to develop technical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking ecological and protected species surveys
• Preparing ecological reports, assessments and mitigation strategies
• Supporting ecological impact assessments and planning applications
• Providing ecological advice to clients, contractors and project teams
• Assisting with habitat creation, enhancement and mitigation schemes
• Supporting project delivery and managing fieldwork
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider environmental team

Skills

Ecology surveys

Report writing

Project management

Client communication

Job description

Ecologist - Birmingham

An established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint an Ecologist to join its team in Birmingham. The role would suit an ecologist with experience in ecological surveys, assessments and reporting who is looking for a varied position with opportunities to develop their technical and project management skills. The successful candidate will work across a range of projects, undertaking field surveys, preparing ecological reports and providing practical advice to clients and project teams. The role will involve working across the Midlands, with opportunities to contribute to a varied portfolio of development and environmental projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertaking ecological and protected species surveys
• Preparing ecological reports, assessments and mitigation strategies
• Supporting ecological impact assessments and planning applications
• Providing ecological advice to clients, contractors and project teams
• Assisting with habitat creation, enhancement and mitigation schemes
• Supporting project delivery and managing fieldwork
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider environmental team

The position offers:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Support with professional memberships
• Opportunities to work on a varied range of projects
• A collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression

This is a good opportunity for an Ecologist to join an established environmental team in Birmingham, working across the Midlands on a varied range of projects while continuing to develop their technical and professional experience.