Senior – Experienced Ecologist

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

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Experienced Consultant Ecologist to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy in Basingstoke. The role offers the chance to work on varied environmental and infrastructure projects.

You will undertake ecological surveys, contribute to habitat assessments and biodiversity net gain, and prepare technical reports while providing ecological advice to support planning and development schemes.

Qualifications

• 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 knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and report writing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients across a diverse project portfolio.

Skills

Ecology

Habitat surveys

Protected species surveys

Technical report writing

Teamwork

Education

BSc 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