M&A Associate
About Ecology Group
Ecology Group is building a best-in-class environmental consultancy platform that unites expert, values-driven teams to deliver service excellence and lasting positive impact. Founded with a vision to create a market-leading presence in multi-disciplinary environmental services, we are guided by a clear purpose: supporting sustainable change through high-value projects and client-focused solutions.
Our approach combines deep technical expertise with strategic investment in people and technology. We bring together highly skilled professionals and foster their growth, creating a team driven by expertise and passion. Simultaneously, we are making significant investments in advanced technology — including AI, drones, sensors, and digital project management systems — to enhance efficiency and deliver superior outcomes for clients and the environment. By combining talent and innovation, we provide high-value consultancy solutions that tackle complex environmental challenges, foster collaboration across disciplines, and generate measurable, positive impacts on both society and nature.
Ecology Group is backed by Ansor a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, non-traditional private equity firm that builds market leading growth businesses. Ansor uses a 'buy and build' approach focused on creating innovative market leading businesses through the combination of successful smaller businesses and organic growth.
The role and team
As an M&A Associate at Ecology Group, you will play a key role in driving the company's strategic growth by supporting the M&A Director and senior leadership team in identifying and executing high-impact transactions. You will assess opportunities, lead due diligence, and help shape deals that align with our vision for sustainable expansion in the UK and overseas. This is an exciting chance to gain hands-on experience in strategic M&A, work closely with senior leaders, and make a tangible impact on the future of a fast-growing, purpose-driven environmental consultancy.
Key responsibilities
* Work autonomously day-to-day on M&A projects, under the leadership of the M&A Director
* Support the end-to-end transaction process, including deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation. Coordinate with legal, financial, and other advisors to ensure smooth execution of transactions
* Oversee rigorous due diligence processes on target companies, liaising with external advisors as appropriate
* Assist with the production of investment appraisal and approval process documentation for presentation to investment committee
* Oversee the monitoring of the competitive landscape and support the M&A director on negotiating heads of terms with potential acquisitions
* Manage external relationships including advisors and other third parties
Requirements
* The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified with demonstrable experience in practice in an M&A or Transaction Services deal team
* Previous roles may also include Corporate Development, boutique M&A Advisory or similar professional background
* Professional
* Experience of working on deals in the lower/mid-market
* Ability to manage a pipeline of multiple transaction opportunities
* Have great written and oral communications skills and be able to influence at all levels including C-suite, investors and external advisors
* A self-starter who can work in a highly organised manner to prioritise projects
The role is flexible and can be based anywhere within the UK. The role will include regular travel to meet prospective acquisitions and advisors.
Remuneration is based on experience and will include bonus and equity on successful completion of probation.