Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
16/06/2026
Closing date
07/07/2026
Ecologist
£32,000 - £38,000
Bristol
A specialist environmental consultancy is seeking an Ecologist to join its growing team in Bristol. This well-established business has built an excellent reputation across ecology, arboriculture and land management, delivering projects throughout the South of England and Wales. With a strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance, this is an excellent opportunity for an Ecologist looking to progress their career.
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working arrangements
* Excellent CPD and mentoring opportunities
* Paid professional membership fees
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Pension scheme
* Company social events
* Additional volunteering leave
* Supportive, collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to work on a diverse range of ecological projects
The role:
As an Ecologist, you will undertake ecological surveys, produce technical reports and support the delivery of a wide variety of projects. The Ecologist will provide ecological advice to clients, contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and assist with project management. This Ecologist position offers exposure to both fieldwork and office-based consultancy activities while working alongside experienced environmental professionals.
Requirements:
* Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
* Experience within ecological consultancy
* Strong report writing and client communication skills
* Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning processes
* Experience undertaking habitat and protected species surveys
* Full UK driving licence
* Full right to work in the UK
* Ability to manage projects and work independently
* Membership of CIEEM desirable
* Must live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the Bristol office
This is an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist to join a respected consultancy and further their career from its Bristol 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.