Location
Winchester
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/08/2026
Closing date
01/09/2026
Ecologist
£31,000 - £37,000
Winchester
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ecologist to join a well-established, independent ecological consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality ecological solutions across residential, commercial, infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Ecologist to join a supportive and collaborative team, working across a diverse range of projects while developing your technical skills and progressing your career. The successful Ecologist will contribute to habitat and protected species surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, ecological reporting and mitigation.
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Hybrid working and flexible hours
* Up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Generous training and professional development
* CIEEM membership fees covered
* Company pension scheme
* TOIL and business mileage
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Supportive and friendly working environment
Requirements:
* Degree in Ecology or a closely related subject
* Previous ecological consultancy experience
* Experience with habitat and/or protected species surveys
* Good report writing and IT skills
* Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation
* Full UK driving licence
* Full right to work in the UK
* Living in or near Winchester, or able to commute to the office
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.