Assistant Ecologist

Location: Cambridgeshire

Assistant Ecologist

£26,000 - £31,000

Cambridge

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Assistant Ecologist to join a well-established, independent environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering ecology, biodiversity and environmental services across a wide range of development and infrastructure projects.

As an Assistant Ecologist, you'll support experienced consultants with protected species and habitat surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, field data collection, technical report writing and ecological project delivery. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team. This Assistant Ecologist position offers excellent opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress your career within a growing consultancy. The successful Assistant Ecologist will be based from the Cambridge office with regular travel to sites.

What's on offer:

Competitive salary
Structured training and mentoring
Excellent career progression opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Support towards professional development and memberships
Varied and interesting project portfolio
Friendly and supportive team environment

Requirements:

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
Some ecological survey experience through employment, placements or volunteering
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Strong communication and report writing skills
Good knowledge of UK habitats and protected species
Able to live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the office
Enthusiastic, organised and keen to develop within ecological consultancy

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