Ecologist (Essex)

Ecologist

UK Travel

£35,000 – £38,000

Company Vehicle + All Expenses Paid

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking for a role that takes you out of the office and into the field? We’re recruiting for a dynamic, independent position.

This is not your typical desk-based job — it’s a rare opportunity to become the sole ecological lead in an organisation making a tangible impact on the environment across a wide range of sites.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work closely with arborists, environmental teams, and drone survey specialists
• Analyse data and contribute to planning and compliance with biodiversity legislation
• Conduct ecological site surveys, habitat assessments, and protected species work
• Produce high-quality PEAs, EcIAs, BNG reports, and ecological management plans
• Act as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) on infrastructure projects

The Role Includes:

• Company vehicle + fuel card
• All travel, overnight accommodation, and site expenses are fully covered
• Access to drone survey data to support your fieldwork
• Regular travel across the UK, with a base near the Southeast
• A mix of field, remote and occasional office work (hybrid-friendly)

About You:

• Degree in Ecology or related field
• CIEEM membership (minimum ACIEEM or working toward)
• Strong report writing and project delivery skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively
• Experience with protected species and ecological consultancy is a bonus

The Offer:

• Up to £38,000, depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive team culture with autonomy and room to grow
• Progression Opportunities
• Support and Upskilling