Ecologist

VIQU Energy Limited; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel card (EV and hyb.

Competitive pension

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts and flexible benefits

Enhanced family leave

Training and career progression

Job summary

VIQU Energy Limited invites Ecologists of all seniority to join a growing in-house ecology team working on nationally significant infrastructure projects across the UK. The role blends field and office work from planning through delivery, with opportunities to advance to Senior, Principal, or Lead levels.

You’ll conduct habitat and protected species surveys, prepare high-quality reports, and contribute to environmental strategies while collaborating with design and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking ecological field surveys and technical reporting.
• Knowledge of UK Habitat Classification, BNG assessments and protected species surveys.
• Sound understanding of UK ecological legislation, policy and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys.
• Completing UK Habitat Classification and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Producing high-quality ecological reports and impact assessments.
• Supporting Ecological Clerk of Works duties.
• Assisting with protected species licensing and mitigation strategies.
• Working with multidisciplinary project teams across infrastructure projects.

Skills

Ecology field surveys

UK Habitat Classification

BNG assessments

Protected species surveys

UK ecological legislation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Ecologist

Location: Bedfordshire / Cambridge / Ipswich / Oxford (hybrid working - multiple locations considered)

Salary: £35,000 - £70,000 (roles at different levels of seniority available)

Are you an Ecologist looking to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects while developing your career in a supportive and growing environmental team?

We're looking for Ecologists at all levels, from experienced Field Ecologists through to Senior, Principal and Lead Ecologists, to join a leading infrastructure business delivering highways and environmental projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing in-house ecology team, working alongside design, construction and operational teams to ensure ecological constraints are effectively managed while identifying opportunities to enhance biodiversity.

The Role

You’ll be involved in a varied mix of field and office-based work, supporting projects from planning through to delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys
• Completing UK Habitat Classification and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments
• Producing high-quality ecological reports and impact assessments
• Supporting Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) duties
• Assisting with protected species licensing and mitigation strategies
• Working closely with multidisciplinary project teams across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects

About You

We're keen to hear from Ecologists with:

• Experience undertaking ecological field surveys and technical reporting
• Knowledge of UK Habitat Classification, BNG assessments and protected species surveys (Bat, Water Vole, Badger, Dormice)
• A sound understanding of UK ecological legislation, policy and best practice
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally stay away from home

Applications are welcomed from Ecologists at all career stages, with opportunities available for those looking to progress into Senior, Principal or Lead positions.

What's on Offer?

• Company car and fuel card (including EV and hybrid options)
• Competitive pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life assurance
• Retail discounts and flexible benefits platform
• Enhanced family leave
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression

If you're passionate about ecology and want to work on meaningful projects that help shape the UK's infrastructure while protecting and enhancing the natural environment.