Ecologist

Ecologist
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time

A well-established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a motivated Consultant Ecologist to join their expanding team in Milton Keynes. The company delivers specialist ecological services across commercial, residential, and public sector environments, offering a varied and interesting workload.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ecologist seeking career progression, varied projects, and ongoing professional development within a supportive and growing business.

What You'll Be Joining

You will be joining a respected environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ecological services. The business offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities to develop your technical expertise.

Salary & Benefits

£30,000 - £36,000 salary (DOE)

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Contributory pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Support with protected species licence progression

Varied project portfolio and career progression opportunities

The Role

Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)

Conducting protected species surveys and habitat assessments

Contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and reports

Preparing accurate technical reports and survey documentation

Liaising with clients, developers, and multidisciplinary teams

Supporting the delivery of ecological solutions across a range of projects

About You

Experience working within an ecological consultancy

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies

Experience with PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys, or BNG

Strong technical reporting and communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Full right to work in the UK

Living in or within a commutable distance of Milton Keynes

Why This Role

Competitive salary of £30,000 - £36,000

Flexible working and a supportive team environment

Clear opportunities for career progression

Varied projects across multiple sectors

Ongoing training and professional development

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

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