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
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.
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.
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