Are you passionate about ecology and looking to develop your career within a supportive, forward-thinking environment? We're seeking a dedicated Ecologist to join our growing team in Exeter, contributing to a wide range of exciting and meaningful projects across the South West and beyond. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy team, delivering ecological surveys, assessments, and mitigation strategies for a variety of developments. You'll play a key role in helping clients achieve sustainable outcomes while protecting and enhancing biodiversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance

Generous annual leave entitlement plus additional holiday purchase options

Paid professional memberships and support for continued professional development (CPD)

Structured mentoring and training opportunities to help you progress your career

Company pension scheme and life assurance

Access to wellbeing initiatives and a friendly, collaborative team culture

Key Responsibilities

Undertake and lead ecological surveys (including habitat and protected species surveys)

Prepare clear, accurate ecological reports and impact assessments

Support the design and implementation of mitigation and enhancement measures

Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to deliver high-quality outcomes

Contribute to biodiversity net gain and nature recovery initiatives

About You

Degree in ecology or a related environmental discipline

Strong field survey skills and experience in UK habitats and protected species work

Membership (or working towards membership) of CIEEM

Understanding of relevant UK wildlife legislation and planning policy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work

For more information contact - James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment