Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a talented Ecologist to join their team. The role involves undertaking ecological surveys, producing assessments, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and some experience in a relevant role. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including training opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Contributory Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Training and career progression

Life Assurance Plan

Private Health/Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Some experience in a UK-based ecological consultancy or Local Authority.
• Confident in conducting fieldwork and producing assessments.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence with a willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys and gather data.
• Produce and review reports and assessments.
• Engage with clients across public and private sectors.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Ecology or relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Ecologist

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

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £26,000 - £36,000

This is an excellent 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, planning and design, and arboricultural landscapes. They are actively seeking a talented, determined Ecologist, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based near the historical, conveniently-located city of Chelmsford.

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

• Highly competitive salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (including your Birthday off), raising with length of service
• Training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance Plan
• Private Health/Medical Insurance
• Additional benefits packages, tailored to suit you

Responsibilities

• Undertaking fieldwork and ecological surveys to gather data and inform a variety of reports and assessments, such as Protected Species Licence Applications, etc.
• Producing reports and assessments for further review by senior colleagues
• Contributing to a range 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 Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology (or similar, relevant discipline)
• Some experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy (or Local Authority, in a relevant role)
• 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 skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines
• Able to work on your own initiative, as well as with a 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)

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

Job Info

• Job Title: Ecologist
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Chelmsford
• Posted: Sep 17th 2025
• Closes: Oct 18th 2025
• Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time