Senior - Experienced Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible and supportive working

Ongoing training and development

Mentoring and progression

Exposure to varied projects

Support towards qualifications

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Experienced Consultant Ecologist to join our growing environmental consultancy in Basingstoke. The role involves ecological surveys, habitat assessments and guiding biodiversity net gain projects to support planning and development.

You will prepare technical reports, advise clients, and collaborate with engineering teams across varied projects while enjoying a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• A degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline.
• Several years' experience in ecological consultancy or similar.
• Experience undertaking habitat and protected species surveys.
• Strong technical report writing and knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys and habitat assessments.
• Contribute to biodiversity net gain projects and prepare technical reports.
• Provide ecological guidance to support planning and development schemes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients across diverse projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

Experienced Consultant Ecologist

£30,000 - £38,000

Basingstoke

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ecologist to join a growing, multidisciplinary consultancy delivering environmental and sustainability services alongside engineering and infrastructure teams. This role offers the chance to work on varied projects within a supportive business that values professional development and high-quality technical work.

As a Consultant Ecologist, you will undertake ecological surveys, contribute to habitat assessments and biodiversity net gain (BNG) projects, prepare technical reports and provide ecological advice to support planning and development schemes. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and clients across a diverse project portfolio.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Mentoring and career progression opportunities
• Exposure to varied infrastructure and environmental projects
• Support towards relevant professional qualifications and memberships

Requirements

• A degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline
• A few years' experience in ecological consultancy or a similar role
• Experience undertaking habitat and protected species surveys
• Strong technical report writing and knowledge of UK wildlife legislation
• Protected species licences, ideally a bat licence or other relevant licences
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Must live in or within a commutable distance of the Basingstoke office
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills

This is a permanent role.