Ecologist

Ecologist

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Location: Sunderland

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Ecologist to join a well-established, independent multidisciplinary environmental consultancy. The company works across ecology, planning, landscape, environmental assessment and technical services, delivering practical solutions that support biodiversity, sustainable development and nature recovery.

As an Ecologist, you will join a collaborative and supportive ecology team, contributing to a varied portfolio of projects across the UK. The Ecologist will undertake ecological surveys, habitat assessments and technical reporting, while supporting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), protected species work and wider ecological assessments. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside other environmental disciplines.

The successful Ecologist will benefit from:

Competitive salary
Hybrid and flexible working
Generous pension scheme
Professional development, training and CPD
Health and wellbeing support
Mentoring and career progression
Team social events
Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environmentTo be considered for the Ecologist position, you should have:

A relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related subject
Previous ecological consultancy experience
Experience undertaking ecological surveys and producing technical reports
Knowledge of UK habitats, protected species and relevant legislation
BNG experience would be advantageous
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Be living in or within a commutable distance of SunderlandIf you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed