Ecologist

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

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Peterborough is seeking a motivated Ecologist to join their inclusive team. The role involves conducting ecological surveys and assessments, preparing impact reports, and managing biodiversity initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Ecology or Environmental Science, along with experience in ecological surveys of species like bats and badgers. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression within the environmental sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fantastic pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Full training from chartered environmentalists

Career progression

Balanced work between site and office

Qualifications

• Experience with ecological surveys including bats and badgers.
• Knowledge of UK species, habitats, and conservation laws.
• UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and protected species assessments.
• Prepare impact assessments and conservation management reports.
• Contribute to biodiversity net gain initiatives.

Skills

Ecological survey experience

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.

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 your environmental career.

On offer

• 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

To be considered

• 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.