Job Description:

Consultant Ecologist

£30,000 - £40,000

Newcastle

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ecologist to join a growing environmental consultancy delivering ecology, Biodiversity Net Gain and environmental services across the UK. The company works with major clients across the built environment, construction, infrastructure and retail sectors, offering varied and interesting projects within a supportive and progressive team.

As a Consultant Ecologist, you will:

• Undertake protected species and habitat surveys
• Complete PEAs, EcIAs and ecological assessments
• Support Biodiversity Net Gain projects
• Produce technical reports, method statements and mitigation strategies
• Manage projects and liaise with clients, contractors and colleagues
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the consultancy

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours and hybrid/remote working
• Dedicated training and development budget
• Professional membership support
• Mentoring and career development
• Conservation volunteering time
• Performance-related bonus
• Birthday day off and Christmas shutdown
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related subject
• Consultancy experience with ecological surveys and assessments
• Protected species survey experience; relevant licences advantageous
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of the Newcastle office

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.