Details:
- Salary: £34,000 - 39,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Ecologist
£34,000 - £39,000
Milton Keynes
An established environmental consultancy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Ecologist to become part of its expanding ecology team based near Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, multi-disciplinary practice that delivers ecological expertise on a broad range of projects throughout the UK.
In this role, you'll be involved in a variety of ecological work, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), protected species surveys, habitat assessments, ecological reporting, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments. You'll manage your own portfolio of projects while collaborating closely with experienced ecologists and professionals across planning, arboriculture, landscape architecture, and heritage disciplines.
The consultancy is committed to investing in its people, offering ongoing mentoring, professional development opportunities, and a positive working culture where career progression is actively encouraged.
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Generous training and CPD allowance
Paid overtime alongside a structured Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) scheme
Company equipment and fieldwork PPE provided
Pension contribution
Additional leave during the Christmas period
Friendly, supportive team environment
Clear opportunities for long-term career developmentCandidate Requirements
Previous experience carrying out Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)
Strong ecological report writing skills
Membership of CIEEM, or actively working towards membership
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Ability to manage multiple projects and build strong client relationships
Based within a reasonable commuting distance of the Milton Keynes officeIf 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