Role – Assistant Ecologist
Location – Birmingham
Salary – £DOE
Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy with a growing ecological team based in Birmingham. They are looking for ecologists at all levels, from those just starting out to experienced seniors. The team works on a wide range of projects, including large-scale residential developments, and focuses on collaboration and early design input. Their ecologists work closely with landscape and design teams to create practical, creative, and sustainable solutions.
What you´ll do:
- Carry out ecological surveys and assessments
- Write clear, high-quality reports
- Help design practical solutions in collaboration with landscape and design teams
- Provide advice on protected species, habitats, and mitigation
- Keep up with ecological legislation and best practice
- Support or hold protected species licences, depending on experience
Qualifications and requirements:
- A degree in ecology or closely related subject
- Experience with ecological surveys and reporting (depending on level)
- Protected species licences or working towards them (depending on level)
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary and great annual leave allowance
- Pension contributions via salary sacrifice
- Access to benefits like financial wellbeing support, cycle-to-work scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts
- Free access to an on-site gym and fitness classes
- Training budget, CPD sessions, and support for career development
- Flexible working and TOIL for summer surveys
Why Join
This is a chance to join a friendly, collaborative team, work on exciting projects, and make a real impact on ecological outcomes from day one.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE THE RELEVANT DEGREE/EXPERIENCE, FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND HOLD A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE.
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