Consultant Ecologist

Henry Gunn; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Ecologist ready to progress into a Consultant Ecologist role. The successful candidate will conduct protected species surveys and manage projects while contributing to the production of technical reports. This role offers competitive pay, flexible working options, and structured career growth support.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working options

Company pension scheme

Access to the Alpha Works gym

TOIL for surveys during summer

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' consultancy experience required.
• Protected species license preferred but not mandatory.
• CIEEM membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protected species surveys.
• Contribute to tenders and fee quotations.
• Produce technical reports.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects.

Skills

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in ecology or related discipline

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Assistant Ecologist to join a well-established, independent consultancy based in Birmingham. This position is ideal for an Assistant Ecologist who is ready to progress their career and move into a Consultant Ecologist position.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Company pension scheme
• Free access to the Alpha Works gym
• Structured career growth support
• TOIL for surveys undertaken during the summer

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting protected species surveys (bats, great crested newts, reptiles, birds)
• Contributing to the production of tenders and fee quotations
• Producing technical reports (PEA, BNG, species reports, etc.)
• Managing small to medium-sized projects

What You'll Need

• A degree in ecology or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years' consultancy experience
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation
• Protected species license (preferred but not needed)
• CIEEM membership (preferred)
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork within West Midlands

If interested, please get in touch with Beth Steeds at Henry Gunn.