Ecologist

Ecologist

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Location: Sunderland

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Ecologist to join a well-established, independent multidisciplinary environmental consultancy. The company works across ecology, planning, landscape, environmental assessment and technical services, delivering practical solutions that support biodiversity, sustainable development and nature recovery.

As an Ecologist, you will join a collaborative and supportive ecology team, contributing to a varied portfolio of projects across the UK. The Ecologist will undertake ecological surveys, habitat assessments and technical reporting, while supporting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), protected species work and wider ecological assessments. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside other environmental disciplines.

The successful Ecologist will benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous pension scheme
• Professional development, training and CPD
• Health and wellbeing support
• Mentoring and career progression
• Team social events
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

To be considered for the Ecologist position, you should have:

• A relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related subject
• Previous ecological consultancy experience
• Experience undertaking ecological surveys and producing technical reports
• Knowledge of UK habitats, protected species and relevant legislation
• BNG experience would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Be living in or within a commutable distance of Sunderland

This is a permanent role.