Assistant Ecologist
Posted 4 days 12 hours ago by Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Assistant Ecologist
£26,000 - £33,000
Leeds
A highly respected environmental consultancy is seeking an Assistant Ecologist to join its expanding team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Ecologist to work on a diverse range of ecology and environmental projects across the UK while developing technical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.
The successful Assistant Ecologist will assist with protected species surveys, habitat assessments, ecological reporting and site work, supporting senior ecologists on a variety of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. This role offers excellent career progression, structured training and exposure to high-profile developments.
What's on Offer- Competitive salary £26,000 - £33,000 and clear career progression
- Industry-accredited training and development support
- Paid professional memberships
- Healthcare cash plan and enhanced pension
- Life insurance and wellbeing support
- Gym discounts and employee perks
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Supportive team culture and regular social events
- Assisting with ecological surveys and fieldwork
- Supporting habitat and protected species assessments
- Preparing technical reports and survey data
- Travelling to project sites across the UK
- Working alongside experienced ecologists and consultants
- Supporting project delivery within agreed deadlines
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology or similar
- Previous UK ecology survey experience preferred
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Full right to work in the UK
- Must live in or within commuting distance of the Leeds office
- Willingness to travel and stay away when required