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

Senior/Principal Ecologist

Ashwell
Hertfordshire
£35,000 - £55,000
An exciting opportunity for an experienced ecologist to work on diverse, high-impact projects within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

Senior Arboricultural Consultant

Bishops Stortford
Essex
32000-42000
Join a respected multidisciplinary environmental consultancy where you'll lead planning-focused arboricultural projects, influence sustainable development and enjoy the flexibility, autonomy and career progression that come with a genuinely supportive team.

Principal Ecologist

York
North Yorkshire
£45,000 to £55,000
An exciting opportunity to join a growing multidisciplinary environmental consultancy, leading ecological projects across the North of England. Working across renewable energy, infrastructure and residential development, you'll take ownership of EcIA, HRA and Biodiversity Net Gain projects while mentoring colleagues, building client relationships and collaborating with specialists across planning, landscape and environmental disciplines. This role offers a genuine opportunity to influence the growth of a well-established ecology team, alongside flexible working, excellent career progression and a varied portfolio of high-quality projects. Locations: York, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh (hybrid working available).

Principal Heritage Consultant

Midlands, Northern England or Southern Scotland | Hybrid & Remote Working
Remote
£40,000 - £65,000
Lead nationally significant heritage projects, influence planning outcomes and help shape the future of a growing, multidisciplinary consultancy—all with the flexibility to work where you work best.

Senior Ecological Consultant

Ipswich
Suffolk
£34,000 - £40,000
Join a leading environmental consultancy delivering nationally significant projects across East Anglia, with genuine opportunities for career progression, flexibility and technical leadership

Senior Aquatic Ecological Consultant

Guildford, Birmingham, Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester or Cardiff
Multiple Offices UK Wide
£39,500 +
You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of freshwater ecology projects, combining technical excellence with project leadership.

Principal Water Resources Management Consultant

Remote
Remote
£45,000 - £60,000
Lead nationally significant water resources projects that help shape the future of water resilience across the UK. Join a collaborative environmental consultancy where you'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, develop client relationships, mentor talented colleagues and work alongside leading technical specialists.

Experienced Landscape Planner - Senior/Principal

Manchester or Leeds
West Yorkshire
£Depending on Experience
This is an opportunity to become part of one of the UK's most respected independent landscape consultancies, working on nationally significant projects while enjoying the autonomy, support and career progression that experienced professionals value.

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.