Assistant/Consultant Ecologist - West Midlands, near Derby £25,000 - £35,000 (Depending on Experience) We're working with a well-established, independent environmental consultancy based near Derby. They're growing steadily and are now looking for an Upper Assistant/Consultant Ecologist to join the team. You'll be working alongside around 40-50 colleagues, including specialists in ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, landscape architecture and construction. It's a collaborative, hands-on team where you'll be supported to do quality work - not rushed through checklists. This isn't a large corporate. Decisions are made quickly. Good ideas are taken seriously. And your progression isn't tied up in red tape. What the role involves: Carrying out ecological surveys and assessments Writing reports (PEAs, PRAs, UKHab, BNG, etc.) Visiting sites, liaising with clients, and supporting senior ecologists Contributing to project delivery in a way that genuinely values ecological outcomes What you'll need: A degree in a relevant subject Some consultancy experience - the more, the better A full, clean UK driving licence Helpful, but not essential: Bird ID or wider ornithological skills One or more protected species licences What's on offer: £25,000 - £35,000 salary (DOE) Paid overtime Company iPhone and laptop Use of company vehicles for site visi...