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Assistant Ecologist

Job in Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-26
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Environmental Science, Ecology
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Environmental Science
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 38000 GBP Yearly GBP 38000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Cambridgeshire

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 . 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
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