Ecologist

Ecologist £33,000 - £38,000 Northampton An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ecologist to join a growing, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality ecological services across the UK. Based near Northampton, this is a fantastic opportunity for an Ecologist looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team. The successful Ecologist will work on a wide variety of development projects, undertaking protected species surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), habitat assessments, report writing and supporting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects. You will manage your own workload while receiving ongoing support and mentoring from experienced colleagues, working alongside specialists in landscape, arboriculture, archaeology and planning. The company places a strong emphasis on professional development, staff wellbeing and long-term career progression. What's on offer: • Competitive salary • Flexible working opportunities • Unlimited training budget and CPD support • Paid overtime with structured TOIL system • Company equipment and PPE • Pension scheme • Additional annual leave over Christmas • Supportive and friendly working environment • Excellent career progression opportunities Requirements: • Experience carrying out PEA surveys and ecological report writing • Membership of CIEEM or working towards membership • Full UK driving licence • Full right to work in the UK • Ability to manage projects and communicate effectively with clients • Live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the Northampton office If you're an Ecologist looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy where your development is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you. This Ecologist position offers an excellent opportunity to build your career with a respected consultancy serving clients throughout the UK from its Northampton location. If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.