Job Description
Consultant Ecologist
-29,000 - -35,000
Gloucester
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ecologist to join a well-established and growing environmental consultancy specialising in ecological services, environmental management and sustainability. The company works across a diverse range of sectors, helping clients protect biodiversity, meet environmental regulations and deliver sustainable development projects.
Based in Gloucester, the successful Consultant Ecologist will join an experienced multidisciplinary team, working on a varied portfolio of projects across terrestrial and aquatic ecology.
The role:
- Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs).
- Conducting habitat and protected species surveys.
- Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and habitat enhancement projects.
- Preparing technical reports and providing ecological advice to clients.
- Working alongside colleagues across environmental disciplines to deliver successful projects.
What''s on offer:
- Opportunity to work on varied projects across multiple sectors.
- Supportive and experienced team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
- Exposure to a broad range of terrestrial and aquatic ecology projects.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
Requirements:
- Degree in Ecology or a relevant environmental discipline.
- Previous experience within ecological consultancy.
- Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey techniques.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Full right to work in the UK.
- Must live within a commutable distance of the Gloucester office.
If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.