Ecologist

Ecologist - South West England
Salary: 30,000-35,000 DOE
Contract: Full-time, permanent

We are an independent, forward-thinking ecological consultancy based in the South West, looking for a passionate and motivated Ecologist to join our growing team. You'll be working across a wide range of habitats, delivering high-quality ecological surveys, reports, and advice to support clients in conservation-minded and sustainable development projects.

• Carry out a range of ecological field surveys, including protected species and habitat assessments.

• Prepare clear, accurate ecological reports, including PEA, EcIA, mitigation plans, and survey write-ups.

• Assist with project management, client liaison, and coordination of fieldwork.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of ecological mitigation and enhancement strategies.

• Maintain excellent standards of data collection, GIS mapping, and record keeping.

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.

• At least 1-2 years' consultancy experience (or strong equivalent experience).

• Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.

• Competency in at least one protected species survey area (e.g., bats, dormice, reptiles, GCN).

• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the South West.

• Protected species licence(s).

• Experience using QGIS or similar GIS platforms.

• Membership or eligibility for CIEEM.

• Competitive salary of 30-35k DOE.

• Support for training, CPD, and gaining protected species licences.

• Opportunities to work on diverse, meaningful conservation-led projects.

• Friendly, collaborative small-team environment.

If you're an enthusiastic ecologist who wants to contribute to positive environmental outcomes and join a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply

Contact James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment