Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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 . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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