Ecologist in London)

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

Job summary

An ecological consultancy in the South West of England is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join their team. The position involves conducting ecological surveys, preparing reports, and assisting with project management. Candidates should have a degree in Ecology or a related field, along with experience in consultancy. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development support, and an opportunity to work on meaningful conservation projects in a friendly team environment. Full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for training and CPD

Opportunities to work on conservation projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' consultancy experience or strong equivalent.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.
• Competence in protected species survey areas.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological field surveys and assessments.
• Prepare accurate ecological reports.
• Assist with project management and fieldwork coordination.
• Design and implement ecological mitigation strategies.
• Maintain data collection and record-keeping standards.

Skills

Ecological field surveys

Report writing

Client liaison

GIS mapping

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Ecologist - South West England

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 DOE

Contract: Full-time, permanent

We are an independent, forward-thinking ecological consultancy based in the South West, looking for a passionate and motivated Ecologist to join our growing team. You'll be working across a wide range of habitats, delivering high-quality ecological surveys, reports, and advice to support clients in conservation-minded and sustainable development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of ecological field surveys, including protected species and habitat assessments.
• Prepare clear, accurate ecological reports, including PEA, EcIA, mitigation plans, and survey write-ups.
• Assist with project management, client liaison, and coordination of fieldwork.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of ecological mitigation and enhancement strategies.
• Maintain excellent standards of data collection, GIS mapping, and record keeping.

About You

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 1-2 years' consultancy experience (or strong equivalent experience).
• Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Competency in at least one protected species survey area (e.g., bats, dormice, reptiles, GCN).
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the South West.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Protected species licence(s).
• Experience using QGIS or similar GIS platforms.
• Membership or eligibility for CIEEM.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30-35k DOE.
• Support for training, CPD, and gaining protected species licences.
• Opportunities to work on diverse, meaningful conservation-led projects.
• Friendly, collaborative small-team environment.

If you're an enthusiastic ecologist who wants to contribute to positive environmental outcomes and join a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply

Contact James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment