Location
Milton Keynes
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
06/05/2026
Closing date
27/05/2026
Consultant Ecologist
£30,000 - £39,000
Milton Keynes
About the Company
Our client is a UK-wide environmental consultancy founded in 2012, with expertise spanning ecology, arboriculture, landscape, archaeology and planning. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a collaborative approach, they deliver a wide range of services including protected species surveys, biodiversity net gain assessments and ecological mitigation for development projects.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Ongoing training, CPD and career progression
* Supportive, collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to work on varied and complex projects
* Flexible working and a strong focus on staff development
The Role
* Undertake ecological surveys (PEA, PRA, protected species)
* Produce technical reports and support project delivery
* Work closely with in-house specialists and clients
* Assist with ecological mitigation, licensing and compliance
* Manage your own projects with support from senior staff
This Consultant Ecologist role offers exposure to diverse, high-profile projects across the planning and development sector.
Requirements
* Experience working as a Consultant Ecologist or similar
* Degree in Ecology or a related field
* Strong report writing and survey skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Full right to work in the UK
* Must live in or near the Milton Keynes office
* Membership of CIEEM (or working towards) desirable
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to develop their career. We have many more vacancies on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.