Ecologist

Ecologist £30,000 - £36,000 Portsmouth A specialist environmental consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join its growing team based near Portsmouth. With over 25 years of experience supporting residential, industrial, infrastructure and habitat restoration projects, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, high-quality ecological advice and helping clients achieve successful planning outcomes. What's on offer: • Competitive salary * Ongoing training and professional development * Opportunity to work on varied and interesting projects * Supportive and close-knit team environment * Career progression opportunities * Mix of fieldwork and office-based responsibilities * Exposure to a broad range of ecological surveys and assessments The role: As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for delivering ecological services for a variety of development projects. The Ecologist will undertake surveys, prepare technical reports, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and support ecological mitigation and licensing work. This Ecologist position offers the chance to contribute to projects from initial assessment through to completion while being based near Portsmouth. Requirements: • Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline * Previous ecological consultancy or relevant ecology experience * Experience producing technical reports and ecological assessments * Strong communication and organisational skills * Full UK driving licence * Full right to work in the UK * Ability to travel for site surveys across the region * Must live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the office * Knowledge of protected species surveys and UK wildlife legislation is advantageous 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.