Job Description
Ecologist
28,000 - 35,000
Kent
Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to join a friendly, specialist consultancy with a strong reputation across the South East?
Our client is an established ecological consultancy providing expert planning advice, protected species surveys and ecological support to developers, housebuilders, local authorities and other professional clients. The team delivers a wide range of projects, from feasibility and ecological assessments through to protected species mitigation, BNG and post-planning support.
As an Ecologist, you will:
- Undertake habitat and protected species surveys
- Contribute to Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and EcIAs
- Assist with BNG assessments and ecological management plans
- Prepare clear, high-quality ecological reports
- Provide practical ecological advice to clients and project teams
- Support mitigation, licensing and planning requirements
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Varied projects across the South East
- Supportive and experienced ecology team
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Exposure to a broad range of ecological disciplines
Requirements:
- Relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related subject
- Previous ecological consultancy experience
- Experience undertaking habitat and/or protected species surveys
- Good report-writing and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Full right to work in the UK
- Living in or near the Kent office
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
