Ecologist

Overview

In this Ecologist role, you will support a range of ecological services across residential, infrastructure, and land-management projects. You’ll work within a friendly team at a growing Essex consultancy, helping deliver surveys, assessments, and habitat work while developing your technical skills. The position emphasizes professional development, fieldwork, and compliance with wildlife legislation. You will engage with clients and stakeholders to drive biodiversity outcomes and net gain initiatives, making a real impact on project success. This is a hands-on role for motivated ecologists who want to grow within a supportive environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Paid professional membership fees (e.g. CIEEM)
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Support towards protected species licences

Responsibilities

• Undertaking ecological surveys including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, habitat surveys, and protected species surveys
• Assisting with Ecological Impact Assessments and technical reports
• Supporting biodiversity net gain assessments and habitat mapping
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting ecological data
• Liaising with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Ensuring work complies with wildlife legislation, planning policy, and best practice

Key requirements

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• Previous experience undertaking ecological surveys
• Knowledge of UK habitats, protected species, and wildlife legislation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently and in a team
• Full UK driving licence

• Strong communication
• Teamwork
• Organisation
• Habitat surveys
• PEAs
• Protected species surveys

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