Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced ecologist to join their team. The role involves contributing to diverse projects, ensuring quality, and promoting innovative solutions within a collaborative environment. The position offers opportunities for professional development and visibility within the business.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Strong UK experience as an ecologist.
• Experience in conducting ecology reports, including EcIAs and HRAs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth of the ecology practice.
• Collaborate with ecologists and engineering colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Ecology

Higher degree

Job description

Job Description

Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities, and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s and striving to meet their needs.

We are proud to be one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognized as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

About the business unit

Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald’s Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.

Overview of role

Position Location: Glasgow, UK / Liverpool, UK / Cambridge, UK / Altrincham, UK / Norwich, UK

We are seeking someone who enjoys working in a close-knit, but large, team and is a trusted specialist due to their technical knowledge. You will be passionate about using your experience and knowledge for professional excellence, working with the team in the development of solutions both in-team and for our wide range of clients. You would contribute to the growth of our people, our environment business across our ecology practice which comprises 130 ecologists. You will enjoy rising to a challenge, finding ways to add value for our customers, using and promoting innovative technology and above all, ensuring quality is maintained. Most importantly, you will be helping us to build a lasting and sustainable environmental business.

No day is the same at Mott MacDonald; we thrive to give our ecologists a varied experience of projects and tasks and challenge you to achieve your best. This ensures maximum opportunities and training to develop your skills and our business. Whether on site or in the office, you will work as part of our team, collaborating with ecologists at all levels of experience and with our environmental and engineering colleagues, which will help you further understand our consultancy and construction business.

This opportunity is also a space for your development. You will be visible within our business, working with other ecology team leads across the UK, providing opportunities to grow your reputation and influence peers both internally and sector-wide.

We would like to discuss your desired role within Mott MacDonald and define responsibilities based on your goals and aspirations. We have many varied and interesting roles that will appeal to most ecologists. Depending on your location, you will report to a regional and area lead who coordinates with teams across the UK.

Candidate specification

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• An ecologist with strong UK experience
• A degree in Ecology or a related subject (a higher degree is an advantage)
• Associate member of CIEEM
• Knowledge of wildlife legislation, planning processes, and/or EIA/HRA assessments and surveys
• Understanding and experience applying relevant guidance for surveys
• Report writing skills, attention to detail, ability to produce accurate and concise reports, including EcIAs and HRAs
• Experience in conducting various ecology reports, including EcIAs and HRAs
• Field survey experience: Phase 1 habitat, UK Habitat assessment, BNG condition, protected species surveys
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver work on time and within budget
• Good communication skills, including report writing
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that ability, skills, and experience are strengths and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We prioritize equality, diversity, and inclusion, promoting fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

If you need support during the application or interview process, contact us at [e-mail].

Agile working

We support flexible working arrangements to help balance responsibilities beyond work.

Benefits include:

• Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance, health cash plan, menopause support, wellbeing programs, flexible benefits
• Financial wellbeing: pension contributions, life assurance, income protection, bonus schemes
• Lifestyle: generous holiday entitlement, employee discounts, and savings schemes
• Family and carers leave: paid maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, and additional caring responsibilities leave
• Learning and development: professional subscriptions, training, mentoring
• Networks and social impact: employee groups supporting diverse communities and social outcomes

Apply now or click here for more information about our application process.