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
