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Consultant Ecologist in Basildon)

Penguin Recruitment

Basildon

Hybrid

GBP 28,000 - 35,000

4 days ago

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An established ecological consultancy is seeking motivated Consultant Ecologists to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to engage in meaningful fieldwork while collaborating on a variety of ecological projects. You will be responsible for conducting surveys and ecological appraisals, ensuring compliance with ecological legislation, and supporting project delivery. With a commitment to impactful consultancy, this firm provides a supportive environment where your contributions will directly influence the success of diverse projects, from small developments to large-scale infrastructure. Join a forward-thinking team that values expertise and innovation in ecology.

Competitive Salary

Birthday Leave

Life Assurance

Pension Contributions

Generous Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits Programme

Relevant degree with professional consultancy experience.
Strong skills in botanical identification and ecological legislation.

Conduct independent fieldwork and coordinate ecological projects.
Manage surveys and deliver ecological appraisals for diverse projects.

Ecological Legislation

Survey Techniques

Botanical Identification

Project Management

Protected Species Licensing

Relevant Degree

Consultant Ecologist

Location: Essex/South East/East-Anglia - Hybrid Working

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

What's in it for you?

Competitive Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day off on your birthday
Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family
Pension Contributions: Supporting your financial future
Generous Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days with service
Private Medical Insurance: Taking care of your health
Flexible Benefits Programme: Options to buy extra holidays, health cash plans, discounted gym memberships, and more

A well-established and forward-thinking ecological consultancy is on the lookout for motivated Consultant Ecologists to join their growing team. With a strong track record across ecology, arboriculture, and landscape design, this company is known for delivering impactful, solution-focused consultancy to a wide variety of clients - from major infrastructure projects to local developments.

As a Consultant Ecologist, you'll balance independent fieldwork with collaborative project delivery, taking ownership of surveys, ecological appraisals, and project coordination. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from small-scale developments to complex, multi-species mitigation schemes, all while being supported by a knowledgeable and friendly team.

Applicants should bring:

A relevant degree alongside professional consultancy experience
Solid experience with ecological legislation and survey techniques
Strong botanical identification skills
Experience managing surveys and supporting project delivery
Knowledge of protected species licensing and planning policy

This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.

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