Natural Environment

We are a purpose led recruitment consultancy with an enthusiasm and care for our natural environment, providing professionals across the range of environmental disciplines we work with global multidisciplinary consultancies, environmental and ecology specialists, earth scientists, planning and real estate practises and corporations worldwide.

Areas we cover:

Earth Sciences:

Supporting industries that face sustainability challenges worldwide, placing individuals specialised in:

Geoenvironmental geotechnical, GIS, geological, environmental science, contaminated land and remediation.

Environmental and Social Impact:

Providing experts that help organisations identify and mitigate against the environmental and social impacts, providing professionals across:

EIA, SIA, stakeholder engagement, consents, Climate Change and Resilience

Water:

Water management is critical to building a sustainable society. We support organisations in hiring needs across:

Flood risk, drainage, Water quality, hydrogeology and hydrology,

Ecology and Forestry:

The integrity of our ecosystem relies on ecological and landscape professionals, we are proud to help organisations to grow green by providing candidates in:

Terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology, ornithology, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, arboriculture, forestry and habitat restoration.

Landscape Architecture:

We understand that landscape assessment and design can help reduce environmental impact, and work with organisations to place individuals across a variety of projects, that specialise in: Landscape architecture, Landscape planning, Landscape & visual impact assessment and masterplanning.

Active jobs

Associate Director – Ecological Consultancy

Exeter
Devon
£55,000 - £75,000
If you’re ready to take a strategic, senior role in a flexible, employee-owned ecological consultancy with a buoyant workload and supportive culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Principal Ecologist

Exeter
Devon
£40,000 - £55,000
Join a values-driven, employee-owned ecological consultancy offering high annual bonuses, flexible working including 4-day weeks, excellent TOIL, a supportive team, 20+ years’ experience, and a buoyant project pipeline.

Senior/Principal Ecologist

Manchester
Manchester
£Competitive
Experienced Senior/Principal Ecologist sought by a leading environmental consultancy in Manchester. Lead diverse ecology projects, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality work across sectors. Competitive benefits and genuine career progression offered.

Senior Ecologist

Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire
£36,000 - £41,000
Are you a botanically minded ecologist ready to take the next step in your career?

Senior Hydrogeologist

Shrewsbury
Shropshire
£Competitive
Exciting Senior Hydrogeologist role in Shrewsbury with a leading environmental consultancy.

Principal Consultant – Nature Team (Ecology & Biodiversity)

Leeds
West Yorkshire
£Competitive
Bring your technical bat expertise or EcIA/EIA experience to deliver nature-positive outcomes, mentor others, and shape sustainable development.

Associate – Nature Team (Ecology & Biodiversity)

London
London
£Competitive
Join a leading sustainability consultancy as an Associate Ecologist, delivering high-impact biodiversity and ecology projects. You’ll lead complex work, mentor others, and help shape nature-positive outcomes.

Ecological Consultant

Leeds or Kenilworth
West Yorkshire
£28,000 +
Join as an Ecological Consultant to protect biodiversity, drive green growth, and deliver impactful environmental projects across the UK.

Read our Blogs

02.10.25

How Ocean to Earth Recruitment Supports Experienced Ecologists in Finding Their Next Role

Ocean to Earth Recruitment helps experienced ecologists secure field or desk-based roles that align with their expertise, goals, and values.
14.09.25

How Ocean to Earth Recruitment Helps Environmental Professionals Find Their Ideal Role

Ocean to Earth Recruitment helps environmental professionals find ideal roles, matching skills, values, and ambitions through personalised, research-driven support.
05.11.24

Celebrating Green Careers Week with Ocean to Earth Recruitment: Building Pathways to a Sustainable Future

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is honoured to be a part of Green Careers Week, supporting young people in discovering how they can turn their passion for the environment into successful careers.