Consultant Ecologist

Essex/South East/East-Anglia - Hybrid Working

£28,000 - £35,000

What's in it for you?

Competitive Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day off on your birthday

Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family

Pension Contributions: Supporting your financial future

Generous Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days with service

Private Medical Insurance: Taking care of your health

Flexible Benefits Programme: Options to buy extra holidays, health cash plans, discounted gym memberships, and more

A well-established and forward-thinking ecological consultancy is on the lookout for motivated Consultant Ecologists to join their growing team. With a strong track record across ecology, arboriculture, and landscape design, this company is known for delivering impactful, solution-focused consultancy to a wide variety of clients - from major infrastructure projects to local developments.

As a Consultant Ecologist, you'll balance independent fieldwork with collaborative project delivery, taking ownership of surveys, ecological appraisals, and project coordination. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from small-scale developments to complex, multi-species mitigation schemes, all while being supported by a knowledgeable and friendly team.

Applicants should bring:

A relevant degree alongside professional consultancy experience

Solid experience with ecological legislation and survey techniques

Strong botanical identification skills

Experience managing surveys and supporting project delivery

Knowledge of protected species licensing and planning policy

Interested? Send your CV to Joe at or call (phone number removed).

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This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy