Basildon
Environment
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
30/03/2025
20/04/2025
Consultant Ecologist
Essex/South East/East-Anglia - Hybrid Working
£28,000 - £35,000
What's in it for you?
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Competitive Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
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Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day off on your birthday
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Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family
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Pension Contributions: Supporting your financial future
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Generous Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days with service
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Private Medical Insurance: Taking care of your health
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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:
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A relevant degree alongside professional consultancy experience
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Solid experience with ecological legislation and survey techniques
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Strong botanical identification skills
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Experience managing surveys and supporting project delivery
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Knowledge of protected species licensing and planning policy
Looking for other ecology roles? Visit our website for more opportunities.
This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.