Location
london
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
08/12/2025
Closing date
29/12/2025
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out a range of ecological field surveys, including protected species and habitat assessments.
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Prepare clear, accurate ecological reports, including PEA, EcIA, mitigation plans, and survey write-ups.
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Assist with project management, client liaison, and coordination of fieldwork.
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Contribute to the design and implementation of ecological mitigation and enhancement strategies.
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Maintain excellent standards of data collection, GIS mapping, and record keeping.
About You
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Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
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At least 1-2 years' consultancy experience (or strong equivalent experience).
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Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
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Competency in at least one protected species survey area (e.g., bats, dormice, reptiles, GCN).
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Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the South West.
Desirable (but not essential)
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Protected species licence(s).
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Experience using QGIS or similar GIS platforms.
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Membership or eligibility for CIEEM.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary of £30-35k DOE.
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Support for training, CPD, and gaining protected species licences.
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Opportunities to work on diverse, meaningful conservation-led projects.
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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