Graduate Ecologist - York
Starting Salary: £30,000
Location: York
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 working primarily on providing high quality consultancy services in rail, highways, power, asset management, environmental, sustainability and geotechnical.
Long relationships with clients such as Transport Scotland’s Network Maintenance Contract (NMC) are a testament to the fact, 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 team are dynamic and forward thinking, dedicated in driving the shift towards a greener future. Specialising in providing comprehensive solutions for our clients that combine cutting-edge technology with innovative strategies to optimise energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. Our commitment ensures that every project we undertake contributes meaningfully to the global effort against climate change.
This is a great opportunity for a graduate ecologist who is looking to grow their career within an enthusiastic and passionate team of ecologists. The successful candidate will be working to deliver exciting projects within the UK across a number of sectors, particularly within the energy, transition and sustainability sectors. As graduate ecologist, you will assist ecologists and senior ecologists in the planning and undertaking of ecological walkovers, creation of health and safety documents, and written reports.
What you’ll be doing
As a graduate ecologist, your overall objective of this role 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.
* Developing innovative solutions to any identified constraints.
* Preparing technical reports
* Collaborate with internal teams and other disciplines
Why join Amey?
At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
* Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
* Career Growth: Throughout your programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development.
* Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
* Holidays: Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
* Pension: Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
* Flexible working: Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.
* Flexible benefits: Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
* Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
* Give Back to community: Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
* Family friendly policies: Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
* Membership of our Affinity Networks: Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to 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 that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible
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How to apply
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