Location
Cambridge
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/05/2026
Closing date
26/05/2026
Ecologist
£30,000 - £38,000
Cambridge
A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Ecologist to join their growing team in Cambridge. With over 30 years' experience delivering sustainable solutions across landscape design, planning and ecology, the company is known for creating greener, commercially successful developments while balancing biodiversity and client needs.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Structured training, mentoring and career progression
* Flexible working environment promoting work-life balance
* Supportive, collaborative culture with strong professional development focus
The Role
As an Ecologist, you will deliver ecological surveys, assessments and reporting, including protected species work and habitat evaluations. You will support mitigation strategies, advise clients on compliance, and contribute to habitat enhancement and biodiversity-focused design. The Ecologist will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure projects progress efficiently and sustainably.
Requirements
* Experience in ecological surveys and reporting
* Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning
* Full UK driving licence
* Full right to work in the UK
* Ability to live in or near the Cambridge office
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
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.