via Reed · 15 September 2026 ·4 days ago

Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Kent Full-time GBP 30,000 – 36,000
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Consultant Ecologist

£30,000 - £36,000

Kent

Benefits include:

  • £30,000-£36,000 depending on experience

  • Hybrid working and flexible hours, including TOIL

  • 28 days' annual leave plus your birthday off

  • CIEEM membership fees and licence application/renewal costs covered

  • Healthcare benefits and pension contributions

  • Training, mentoring and professional development

  • Regular internal training and team-building days

  • Mileage expenses and free office parking

As a Consultant Ecologist, you will:
  • Undertake protected species, botanical and habitat surveys

  • Complete PEAs, EcIAs and professional ecological reports

  • Deliver BNG assessments, habitat mapping and enhancement strategies

  • Support protected species licence applications and mitigation

  • Manage projects and liaise with clients and stakeholders

  • Provide guidance and mentoring to junior ecologists

Requirements:
  • 2+ years' ecological consultancy experience

  • Relevant ecology/environmental degree

  • Protected species licence(s) and progress towards others

  • Experience with UKHab, BNG and ecological reporting

  • QGIS or ArcGIS experience

  • CIEEM membership

  • Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

  • Full right to work in the UK

  • Living in or within a commutable distance of the Kent office

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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