Ecologist or Senior Ecologist (Cornwall Environmental Consultants Ltd)

Cornwall Environmental Consultants Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join their team in Truro, Cornwall. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, be self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This role offers flexibility with working hours and decent benefits, including a salary range of £28,000–£38,000 based on experience. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for ecology and have excellent communication skills. Interested candidates should apply via email.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous reward package

Pension scheme

Team profit share

Time off in lieu schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological consultancy.
• Competence in a range of survey techniques.
• Willingness to travel for surveys.

Responsibilities

• Join the team as an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist.
• Conduct ecological consultancy and surveys.
• Work on biodiversity net gain projects.

Skills

Passion for ecology

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

BSc or MSc in Ecology or related subject

Membership of CIEEM (MCIEEM or ACIEEM)

Job description

Cornwall Environmental Consultants

Ecologist / Senior Ecologist – Truro, Cornwall

Cornwall Environmental Consultants (CEC) Ltd are seeking an experienced consultant Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join our respected team based near to Truro, Cornwall. Part time and full-time applicants are welcome.

The practice

CEC works throughout Cornwall and the south‑west of England. We are a business with a purpose, returning our profits to our parent organisation, Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT). Since our establishment in 1992 we have raised over £2m for CWT, allowing them to protect nature and our landscapes.

We work on a variety of projects, from small habitat surveys to complex development projects and everything in between. We provide the ecological input to some of the largest and most complex schemes in the southwest. We have an in‑house landscape architecture team to allow us to develop biodiverse planting schemes to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain solutions, and we work on UK wide projects within the wider Wildlife Trust network. We have the largest team of Building with Nature assessors in the southwest and pride ourselves on the quality of schemes we deliver. In addition to our development work we work with many landowners across the southwest, including statutory and non‑statutory bodies and local authorities, to deliver schemes which are purely for environmental gain. These encompass a wide variety of protected and high value sites, from dunes to heathland and parkland.

We are a registered practice with both the Landscape Institute and CIEEM, and we hold ISO Certification, including SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) Approval in ISO9001 – Quality, ISO14001 – Environment and ISO45001 – Health & Safety.

Qualifications & experience

• Passion for ecology, self‑motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Experience in ecological consultancy.
• BSc or MSc in Ecology (or related subject) and a full or associate membership of CIEEM (MCIEEM or ACIEEM) (or working towards them).
• Excellent communication skills and report writing technique and competence in a range of survey techniques.
• Experience of Watching brief / Ecological Clerk of Works and Biodiversity Net Gain is advantageous.
• A Class 1 or 2 bat licence is very desirable, as are additional licences such as dormice.
• Willingness to travel (occasionally out of county) to undertake surveys; a full driver’s licence and access to a car is essential.
• Ability to work within the UK (residency / visa).

The successful applicant will be flexible with regard to working hours, as there will sometimes be a need to work outside normal office hours.

Benefits

CEC provides an excellent working environment, with flexible and hybrid working offered, a generous reward package and pension scheme, friendly colleagues and a beautiful office location.

Expected salary range £28,000‑£38,000 depending on experience.

Team profit share and Time off in Lieu (TOIL) schemes are in operation and we take care to encourage a good work‑life balance.

For a job description or to apply please email [e-mail].

Application deadline

Closing date for applications is midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026, with interviews taking place week commencing 12th January 2026.

Registered Charity Name: Cornwall Trust for Nature Conservation Ltd, Registered Charity Number: 214929.