Ecologist

Westney Consulting Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join their vibrant team. This permanent, hybrid role involves a mix of fieldwork and office tasks, primarily across the South of England. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in ecology, a full UK driving license, and expertise in species mitigation strategies. The position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company car allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Cashplan with optical and dental cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution of 5%

Life assurance 3x Salary

Training and development support

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to an independent financial advisor

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in an ecologist role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Named ecologist on a dormouse mitigation licence.

Responsibilities

• Support ecology-related activities across multiple rail contracts.
• Lead and advise on mitigation strategies for protected species.
• Conduct fieldwork and site visits as required.

Skills

Experience working with dormouse

Experience working with great crested newt

Experience working with badger

Experience working with otter

Job description

About the Role

Permanent role

Rail Industry

Site location - Mainly sites across South of England

Candidate location - ideally south of England but flexible

Hybrid - Field work and home based

Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 + Company car / allowance

An Ecologist is required to join a vibrant and charismatic team, with the company's Head Quarters based in the Midlands. This is a hybrid role combining fieldwork and site visits with office-based tasks, offering a varied and rewarding workload. The successful candidate will support a wide range of ecology-related activities across multiple rail contracts throughout the UK, with a particular focus on projects in the South of England and Wales. You will play a key role in leading, advising, and upskilling the business on mitigation strategies for protected species, including dormice, otters, great crested newts, and badgers.

Benefits

• Salary - £35,000 - £45,000
• Company car / allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Cashplan with optical and dental cover
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contribution of 5%
• Life assurance 3x Salary
• Training and development support
• Flexible working / hybrid options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to an independent financial advisor

Requirements - Essential

• At least 5 years' experience in an ecologist role
• Full UK driving licence
• Named ecologist on a dormouse mitigation licence
• Experience working with dormouse, GCN, badger, and otter

Requirements - Desired

• Experience on rail projects
• BS 42020 / CIEEM membership
• Ideally based within the south of England but other locations will be considered

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.