Assistant Ecologist in Ipswich, Suffolk

Assistant Ecologist

£29,000 - £34,000

Ipswich

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Assistant Ecologist to join a leading independent environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality ecological services across the UK. Working from the Ipswich office, you'll become part of a collaborative team supporting a wide range of development and infrastructure projects while benefiting from structured training and long-term career progression.

The successful Assistant Ecologist will assist with protected species and habitat surveys, ecological fieldwork, data collection, technical reporting, and supporting project delivery alongside experienced consultants. This Assistant Ecologist role offers exposure to a varied workload across multiple sectors and the chance to develop specialist skills within a growing consultancy.

What's on offer:

• Structured training and mentoring
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Professional membership support
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Life assurance
• Employee-owned business
• Varied and interesting project work

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related subject
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or near the Ipswich office
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for ecology and environmental consultancy
• Willingness to travel for site work, including occasional overnight stays

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.