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 (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.
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