Consultant Ecologist

Essex/South East/East-Anglia - Hybrid Working

£28,000 - £35,000

• 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 .

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