Assistant Ecologist

-30,000 - -38,000

Cambridge

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Ecologist to join a multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering ecology, landscape architecture, biodiversity net gain and environmental services across the UK.

The successful Assistant Ecologist will support a wide range of projects for residential, commercial and infrastructure developments. Working alongside experienced ecologists, you will gain hands-on experience delivering protected species surveys, habitat assessments, ecological reporting and biodiversity enhancement strategies.

What''s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent training and mentoring
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects
• Continued professional development support
• Opportunity to work within an established environmental consultancy

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with ecological surveys and site visits
• Supporting production of technical reports and mitigation plans
• Carrying out habitat assessments and protected species work
• Supporting biodiversity net gain projects
• Liaising with clients and project teams
• Assisting senior ecologists with project delivery

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline
• Previous ecology experience through consultancy, volunteering or seasonal work
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and survey methods
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Ability to live within commuting distance of the Cambridge office

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.