Ecologist

Location: South West (office-based with hybrid working)
Salary: 28,000 - 36,000 DOE

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays

• Paid professional memberships and CPD support

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities

• Pension scheme

Our client, a respected environmental and sustainability consultancy, is looking to recruit an Ecologist to support their growing ecology team in the South West. This is an excellent opportunity for an ecologist with consultancy experience who is looking to broaden their skillset and progress their career within a multidisciplinary organisation.

You will be involved in a wide range of ecological projects, supporting senior staff while taking increasing responsibility for survey work and report writing.

• Undertaking a range of ecological surveys, including PEAs and protected species surveys

• Assisting with UKHab surveys and biodiversity assessments

• Producing high-quality technical reports and survey outputs

• Supporting project delivery and working to agreed timescales

• Liaising with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders

• Supporting junior team members where appropriate

• Degree in Ecology or a related discipline

• 2-4 years' experience in ecological consultancy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Working towards or holding CIEEM membership

• Protected species survey experience desirable

• Full UK driving licence

Please contact James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment for more information.