Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist – Botany

Position: Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist – Botany
Location: Derby
Salary: DOE

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with expertise in master planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental assessments, ecology, arboriculture, and green infrastructure is seeking an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specialising in Botany to join their team in Derby.

Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist – Botany Specialist Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual bonuses
• Retirement plan to secure your future
• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• BUPA health and wellness cashback scheme
• Employee well-being initiatives, including volunteer opportunities and social events
• Access to a range of benefits and incentive programs
• A workplace with a strong focus on employee health and job satisfaction

Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist Overview:

As an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specialising in Botany, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering vegetation surveys and botanical assessments across a diverse range of projects. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, planners, and environmental specialists, you will contribute to high-quality habitat assessments, restoration plans, and biodiversity strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting detailed botanical surveys and habitat condition assessments.
• Assisting in the preparation of biodiversity management plans and botanical inventories.
• Supporting the integration of botanical expertise into biodiversity net gain (BNG)

Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in botany and habitat assessment (at least 2 seasons’ experience).
• Knowledge of botanical surveying techniques and plant identification.
• Familiarity with biodiversity assessment tools (e.g., DEFRA Metric) and GIS systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Membership with CIEEM.

If you’re passionate about botany and eager to contribute to environmental excellence, send your CV to Joe at Joseph.Lane@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 963076. Explore more vacancies on our website.

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