Ecologist

Ecologist

30,000 - 36,000

Portsmouth

A specialist environmental consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join its growing team based near Portsmouth. With over 25 years of experience supporting residential, industrial, infrastructure and habitat restoration projects, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, high-quality ecological advice and helping clients achieve successful planning outcomes.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
  Ongoing training and professional development
  Opportunity to work on varied and interesting projects
  Supportive and close-knit team environment
  Career progression opportunities
  Mix of fieldwork and office-based responsibilities
  Exposure to a broad range of ecological surveys and assessments

The role:

As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for delivering ecological services for a variety of development projects. The Ecologist will undertake surveys, prepare technical reports, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and support ecological mitigation and licensing work. This Ecologist position offers the chance to contribute to projects from initial assessment through to completion while being based near Portsmouth.

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
  Previous ecological consultancy or relevant ecology experience
  Experience producing technical reports and ecological assessments
  Strong communication and organisational skills
  Full UK driving licence
  Full right to work in the UK
  Ability to travel for site surveys across the region
  Must live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the office
  Knowledge of protected species surveys and UK wildlife legislation is advantageous

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.