Ecologist

isepglobal; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development

Professional accreditation support

Collaborative environment

Varied ecology projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Consultant Ecologist in Wolverhampton to work on varied projects across the region. The role offers flexible working and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Key duties include ecological appraisals, protected species surveys, and biodiversity net gain assessments. Requires ecology-related degree, field experience, and a valid UK driving licence. Permanent position with opportunities to progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working within ecological consultancy
• Protected species surveys, mitigation and licensing
• Understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), ecological assessment and planning
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in Wolverhampton or within commutable distance of the office

Responsibilities

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and ecological impact assessments
• Protected species surveys, mitigation and licensing
• BNG assessments and monitoring
• Habitat and botanical surveys
• Ecological management plans and construction-related ecological support
• Ecological Clerk of Works duties where required
• Supporting clients through planning and development projects

Skills

Ecology consultancy experience

Report writing

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Ecology/environmental science degree

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

30,000 - 40,000

Wolverhampton

This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Ecologist to work on varied projects across the region, with opportunities to develop your technical skills and professional experience within a supportive team.

The Consultant Ecologist will be involved in:

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and ecological impact assessments
• Protected species surveys, mitigation and licensing
• Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and monitoring
• Habitat and botanical surveys
• Ecological management plans and construction-related ecological support
• Ecological Clerk of Works duties where required
• Supporting clients through planning and development projects

What's on offer:

• Flexible working and a strong work/life balance
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Support towards professional accreditation and membership
• A friendly, collaborative working environment
• Varied ecology projects across the region
• Opportunity to work alongside landscape and arboriculture professionals

Requirements:

• Experience working within ecological consultancy
• Relevant ecology, environmental science or related qualification
• Experience with protected species and habitat surveys
• Understanding of BNG, ecological assessment and planning
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in Wolverhampton or within a commutable distance of the office

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.