Consultant Ecologist - Birmingham/Remote

LEAD Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join their growing team in Birmingham. This role involves carrying out ecological surveys, writing reports, and working closely with design teams to create sustainable solutions. Candidates should have a degree in ecology, relevant experience, and a full UK driving license. The company provides a competitive salary, flexible working, and support for career development. It's a great opportunity to make an impact on ecological projects from day one.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great annual leave allowance

Pension contributions via salary sacrifice

Financial wellbeing support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Discounts

Free access to an on-site gym

Training budget and CPD sessions

Support for career development

Flexible working and TOIL for summer surveys

Qualifications

• A degree in ecology or a closely related subject.
• Experience with ecological surveys and reporting.
• Protected species licenses or working towards them.
• Full UK driving license.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• 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 licenses, depending on experience.

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

Location: Birmingham/Remote
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

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.

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.

THE NEXT STEP

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