Overview
Title: Graduate Ecologist
Requisition ID: 8383
Starting Salary: £30,000
Location: Birmingham
Working hours per week: 40 (Monday - Friday)
Start date: September 2026
Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey Amey Consulting operate in the engineering consultancy sector focusing on high quality consultancy services in rail, highways, power, asset management, environmental, sustainability and geotechnical. We maintain long relationships with clients such as Transport Scotland’s Network Maintenance Contract (NMC). We’re not just consultants but partners in your journey towards a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future.
The Team and Role
The Energy, Transition & Sustainability (ET&S) Business within Amey Consulting is dynamic and forward thinking, dedicated to driving the shift towards a greener future. We provide comprehensive solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with innovative strategies to optimise energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. Every project contributes to the global effort against climate change.
This is a great opportunity for a graduate ecologist to grow their career within an enthusiastic and passionate team of ecologists. You will work on exciting projects across the UK, particularly within the energy, transition and sustainability sectors. As a graduate ecologist, you will assist ecologists and senior ecologists in planning and undertaking ecological walkovers, creating health and safety documents, and writing reports.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a graduate ecologist, your objective is to ensure the effective delivery and maintenance of infrastructure services within Transport Scotland’s NMC in the North East and South West of Scotland.
You Will Work Alongside The Team To
* Plan and undertake ecological walkover surveys to identify ecological constraints.
* Develop innovative solutions to identified constraints.
* Prepare technical reports.
* Collaborate with internal teams and other disciplines.
Why join Amey?
At Amey, our people are our biggest asset. We offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits, and support for life’s needs. We are recognised by Investors in People as a top employer. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
* Career Growth: Our Graduate Programme aligns with our Leadership Behavioural Framework, developing future-focused consultants, engineers, and leaders. The two-year programme provides technical and personal development, including a buddy and a mentor to support you.
* Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training for personal and professional development.
* Holidays: 24 days leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
* Pension: Generous pension scheme with enhanced contributions from Amey.
* Flexible working: Hybrid, part-time, and flexible patterns open for discussion.
* Flexible benefits: Options such as insurance, Cycle2Work, and discounted gym membership.
* Exclusive Discounts: Access discounts from leading retailers and services.
* Give Back to community: 2 Community Involvement Days per year for volunteering and fundraising.
* Affinity Networks: Support and connection for diverse communities within Amey.
We want to hear from you if you have
Amey Consulting seeks individuals with clear communication, strong teamwork, and a genuine eagerness to learn. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, proactive, professional and demonstrate integrity. To be considered for the programme we require the following:
* A degree (minimum 2:1) in Ecology or other relevant subject
* Strong knowledge of UK protected species
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Team player, self-motivated and fast learner
* Ability to work to deadlines and manage time with multiple tasks
* A Full UK driving Licence
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we evolve how we work to reflect different needs and backgrounds. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments, or additional support required during the recruitment process.
Apply today
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
* Civil Engineering
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