Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote working

23 days holiday

Pension scheme

CPD budget

TOIL

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Pebble Recruitment Ltd is seeking an ambitious Consultant Ecologist to join our Birmingham office. The position involves undertaking protected species surveys, producing complex technical reports, and managing medium to large projects with financial oversight.

Hybrid or remote working is available. Requirements include a degree in Ecology or Environmental Management, at least 3 years of industry experience, a UK driving licence, and ideally a protected species licence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 protected species licence (preferred).
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and its application.
• CIEEM membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking protected species surveys
• Building tenders and creating complex fee quotations
• Producing complex technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, Habitat Management Plans, BREEAM reports, HRAs and EcIAs)
• Managing medium to large-sized projects with financial oversight

Skills

Protected species surveys

Project management

Report writing

Financial tracking

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Management

Job description

Consultant Ecologist – salary £24,000‑£33,000; location Birmingham.

We are looking for an ambitious Ecologist to join our Birmingham office.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking protected species surveys
• Building tenders and creating complex fee quotations
• Producing complex technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, Habitat Management Plans, BREEAM reports, HRAs and EcIAs)
• Managing medium to large‑sized projects with the ability to track financial progress

Requirements

• 3 years+ of industry experience
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 protected species licence (preferred)
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary, ranging between £24,000 – £33,000 depending on experience
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working, or fully remote
• TOIL
• Progression and training opportunities – generous CPD budget
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage