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GBP31,000 : GBP37,000
Northampton
An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Ecologist to join a well-established, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy based near Northampton. With more than 30 years of experience, the business provides expert ecology, arboriculture, landscape, and environmental consultancy services to clients across the UK, supporting a diverse range of development and land management projects. As a Consultant Ecologist, you'll become part of a knowledgeable and supportive team dedicated to delivering sustainable, high-quality environmental solutions while encouraging your professional development.
As a Consultant Ecologist, you'll be responsible for a varied workload that combines site surveys with office-based project work. Typical duties include:
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- Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
- Protected species surveys
- Ecological reporting
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments
- Preparing mitigation strategies
- Providing ecological input for planning applications
The Consultant Ecologist will collaborate with experienced environmental professionals across a wide variety of projects.
What's On Offer
- Hybrid working and an excellent work-life balance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Profit share bonus scheme
- Professional membership fees paid
- Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
- Modern technology and a supportive working environment
- Regular team socials and wellbeing initiatives
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Requirements
- Experience carrying out ecological surveys and preparing technical reports
- Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
- Degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline
- Full UK driving licence
- Full right to work in the UK
- Able to live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the Northampton office
- Strong communication and organizational skills
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 penguinrecruitment. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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