Location
London
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
27/04/2026
Closing date
18/05/2026
Consultant Ecologist
£31,000 - £41,000
London
An established environmental consultancy operating across the UK is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join its growing London-based team. Known for prioritising its people, the organisation has developed a strong track record in delivering ecological surveys, advisory services, and environmental solutions across sectors such as infrastructure, property development, and utilities. With offices nationwide and a collaborative team culture, they are committed to balancing environmental responsibility with commercial success.
What's on offer:
* Attractive salary and overall benefits package
* 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and healthcare cash plan
* Funded professional memberships and ongoing training support
* Defined career pathways within a supportive environment
* Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance
In this role, you'll contribute to a varied project portfolio, assisting with field surveys, technical reporting, and client interaction. You'll be involved in ecological assessments and play a key role in producing high-quality deliverables. The position offers a mix of fieldwork and office-based responsibilities, along with opportunities to build specialist expertise and progress professionally.
What we're looking for:
* A degree in Ecology or a closely related discipline
* Prior experience within ecological consultancy or a comparable position
* Good understanding of UK habitats, wildlife legislation, and survey techniques
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel for site work
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Based within a commutable distance of the London 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.