Consultant Ecologist - Birmingham

Lead Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to conduct ecological surveys and write detailed reports. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary, a variety of engaging projects, and opportunities for professional development in a relaxed work environment that values both people and nature.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development plan

Private healthcare

Pension

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Great work/family/social life balance

Equal Opportunities Employer

Qualifications

• At least one protected species licence (preferably for bats, GCN, or dormice).
• Proven experience conducting and leading various ecological surveys.
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and produce high-quality reports.
• Collaborate with the ecology team on impactful projects.
• Contribute to enhancing biodiversity through sustainable practices.

Skills

Ecological surveys

Report writing

Technical documentation

Education

Protected species licence

Job description

Role – Consultant Ecologist

Location - Birmingham (hybrid working)

Salary - £32 - £38K DOE

We are looking for a Consultant Ecologist with a solid foundation in ecological surveys and report writing for a well-established consultancy in Birmingham. Their multidisciplinary team

has a relaxed, down-to-earth approach to creating spaces where people and nature feel at home together. They focus on boosting biodiversity, using green infrastructure and water-friendly landscaping to make sure wildlife can thrive even in urban areas. Their work is all about balance—crafting practical, inviting spaces that support nature without sacrificing the needs of the community.

The ideal person will have at least one protected species licence (preferably for bats, GCN, or dormice). Proven experience conducting and leading various ecological survey and

Strong report writing skills with the ability to deliver high-quality technical documentation.

This role is an excellent opportunity to work on a range of impactful projects, contributing to their ecology team’s mission to deliver exceptional results for our clients across different sectors.

ON OFFER

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working
• A superb variety of juicy projects in a variety of sectors
• A professional development plan for personal goals and career development
• Private healthcare, pension, critical illness cover and life assurance
• A forward-thinking employer with strong ethos
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• A great work /family/ social life balance
• An equal Opportunities Employer

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