Consultant Ecologist
Location: Chelmsford, Essex (REMOTE POSITION)
Salary: £27,000 – £40,000
Pebble Recruitment is working with a leading Ecological Consultancy seeking an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist + to join their growing team around Chelmsford, Essex / surrounding areas. This consultancy is seeking Ecologists of all levels to join a new, exciting company with a Director who has a superb track record in growing companies. Get in early and join this impressive start-up (already employing top talent)! With a strong industry reputation, this is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving young business with a healthy pipeline of projects.
Our client is known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions while supporting both clients around the Chelmsford and surrounding areas, as well as a real focus on employee well-being. You’ll work closely with the ecology team on a range of projects, including protected species surveys, PEAs, and BNG assessments.
The Ecologist Role
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Undertake protected species surveys
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Prepare tenders and fee proposals
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Produce technical reports (PEA, BNG, protected species)
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Manage small to medium projects (with support on larger ones)
Ecologist Requirements
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3–8 years’ industry experience
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Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or similar
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At least one protected species licence (preferred)
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Full UK driving licence
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Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation
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CIEEM membership (advantageous)
Ecologist Benefits
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£27,000 – £40,000 DOE
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23 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
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Generous pension scheme
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Hybrid or fully remote working
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TOIL and excellent CPD budget
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Clear progression and training opportunities
If this sounds like the next step in your career, click “Apply Now” or contact Tim Joannides at Pebble Recruitment for a confidential chat