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Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 3 hours
Location

Derby, Derbyshire DE23 8BA

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Assistant/Consultant Ecologist based near Derby with a salary range of £25,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.
  • The role requires some consultancy experience and a degree in a relevant subject, along with a full, clean UK driving licence.
  • Candidates will be involved in ecological surveys, report writing, site visits, and supporting senior ecologists in project delivery.
  • The company offers a collaborative work environment with benefits such as paid overtime, a flexible working schedule, and a generous holiday allowance.
  • This is a full-time, permanent role with opportunities for career development and training.

Assistant/Consultant Ecologist - Derby£25,000 - £35,000 (Depending on Experience)

We're working with a well-established, independent environmental consultancy based near Derby. They're growing steadily and are now looking for an Upper Assistant/Consultant Ecologist to join the team.

You'll be working alongside around 40-50 colleagues, including specialists in ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, landscape architecture and construction. It's a collaborative, hands-on team where you'll be supported to do quality work - not rushed through checklists.

This isn't a large corporate. Decisions are made quickly. Good ideas are taken seriously. And your progression isn't tied up in red tape.

What the role involves:
  • Carrying out ecological surveys and assessments

  • Writing reports (PEAs, PRAs, UKHab, BNG, etc.)

  • Visiting sites, liaising with clients, and supporting senior ecologists

  • Contributing to project delivery in a way that genuinely values ecological outcomes

What you'll need:
  • A degree in a relevant subject

  • Some consultancy experience - the more, the better

  • A full, clean UK driving licence

Helpful, but not essential:
  • Bird ID or wider ornithological skills

  • One or more protected species licences

What's on offer:
  • £25,000 - £35,000 salary (DOE)

  • Paid overtime

  • Company iPhone and laptop

  • Use of company vehicles for site visits

  • A full extra week off at Christmas

  • Flexible working and generous holiday allowance

  • Unlimited training budget and paid professional memberships

  • A supportive team and real opportunity to develop your career

This is a full-time, permanent role based near Derby. Hybrid/flexible working options are available.

To apply, send your CV to Joe at or call for an informal chat.Penguin Recruitment is managing this vacancy on behalf of our client.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.