Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Consultant Ecologist. You will conduct protected species surveys, manage projects, and write detailed reports while enjoying a hybrid working model. The company offers a competitive salary and a supportive team culture focused on career development and sustainability.

Benefits

Salary between GBP29,000 - GBP36,000

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Generous CPD budget

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in ecological consultancy.
• Degree in Ecology or similar required.
• Ideally hold a protected species licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out protected species surveys.
• Writing detailed reports (PEA, BNG, HRA, EcIA, etc.).
• Running medium to large-sized projects keeping an eye on timelines and budgets.

Skills

3+ years experience in ecological consultancy

Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology or similar

Tools

Protected species licence

Job description

Overview

Ecologist - Birmingham

Up to GBP36K Hybrid working Great pipeline of projects

We re working with a top-tier Environmental Consultancy who are on the lookout for an experienced Consultant Ecologist to join their growing Birmingham team. They\'ve got offices in both the city centre and on the outskirts, so you can pick whichever suits you best.

This is a brilliant chance to join a business that s really going places loads of repeat clients, steady new work coming in, and a strong reputation for quality. They ve built a great name in the industry and as a result, their pipeline is busy and stable.

You ll be joining a company that genuinely values its people they put both their clients and their team first, with a focus on well-being, flexible working, and long-term development. Sustainability sits at the heart of everything they do, and they re proud of that.

What you\'ll be doing

• Carrying out protected species surveys

• Pulling together fee quotes and tenders

• Writing detailed reports (PEA, BNG, HRA, EcIA, etc.)

• Running medium to large-sized projects keeping an eye on timelines and budgets

What they\'re looking for

• 3+ years experience in ecological consultancy

• Degree in Ecology or similar

• Ideally, have a protected species licence

• Full UK driving licence

• Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

• CIEEM membership (preferred)

What\s on offer

• Salary between GBP29,000 - GBP36,000 (depending on experience)

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy more)

• Company pension

• Hybrid or remote working options

• TOIL scheme

• Generous CPD budget + ongoing career progression

• Supportive team culture with long-term career prospects

This is a great time to join a friendly, forward-thinking consultancy where you can get stuck into a wide variety of work and really grow your career.

Interested?

Click "Apply Now" or call Tim Joannides at Pebble Recruitment for a confidential chat.

Pebble Recruitment Ltd is an employment agency working with environmental consultancies across the UK.