Job Description
Ecologist
UK Travel
£35,000 - £38,000
Company Vehicle + All Expenses Paid
Are you an experienced Ecologist looking for a role that takes you out of the office and into the field? We’re recruiting for a dynamic, independent position.
This is not your typical desk-based job — it’s a rare opportunity to become the sole ecological lead in an organisation making a tangible impact on the environment across a wide range of sites.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Work closely with arborists, environmental teams, and drone survey specialists
* Analyse data and contribute to planning and compliance with biodiversity legislation
* Conduct ecological site surveys, habitat assessments, and protected species work
* Produce high-quality PEAs, EcIAs, BNG reports, and ecological management plans
* Act as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) on infrastructure projects
The Role Includes:
* Company vehicle + fuel card
* All travel, overnight accommodation, and site expenses are fully covered
* Access to drone survey data to support your fieldwork
* Regular travel across the UK, with a base near the Southeast
* A mix of field, remote and occasional office work (hybrid-friendly)
About You:
* Degree in Ecology or related field
* CIEEM membership (minimum ACIEEM or working toward)
* Strong report writing and project delivery skills
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively
* Experience with protected species and ecological consultancy is a bonus
The Offer:
* Up to £38,000, depending on experience
* Company pension scheme
* Supportive team culture with autonomy and room to grow
* Progression Opportunities
* Support and Upskilling