Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Annual training & development support

Membership funding

Volunteer time for conservation

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Consultant Ecologist in the Middlesbrough area. The role includes flexible hybrid working and a commitment to training, development, and memberships, with a focus on delivering ecological consulting from site assessments to reporting.

You will conduct habitat and protected species surveys, contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain projects, and prepare high‑quality technical reports while supporting clients through the planning stages.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within an ecological consultancy.
• Practical experience undertaking ecological and/or protected species surveys.
• Strong technical report‑writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Living in Middlesbrough or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a diverse range of ecological projects from site assessments through to reporting and specialist advice.
• Undertake habitat and protected species surveys as part of projects.
• Contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain projects and planning support.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Support clients throughout the planning process.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Ecology degree

Environmental Science degree

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

£30,000 - £43,000

Middlesbrough

The role offers:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Annual training and professional development support
• Funding towards professional memberships
• Time allocated for conservation volunteering
• Flexible working hours and TOIL
• Dedicated mentoring and career development
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Christmas office closure
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environmentAs a Consultant Ecologist, you will be responsible for delivering a diverse range of ecological projects, from initial site assessments through to reporting and providing specialist advice. You will undertake a variety of habitat and protected species surveys, contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain projects, prepare high-quality technical reports and support clients throughout the planning process.

To be considered for the Consultant Ecologist position, you will need:

• A relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Previous experience working within an ecological consultancy
• Practical experience undertaking ecological and/or protected species surveys
• Strong technical report‑writing and communication skills
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in Middlesbrough or within a reasonable commuting distance

This is a permanent role.