Ecologist

VolkerWessels UK; Huntspill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Additional annual leave + birthday day

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Vouchers, rewards & discounts

Training & development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

Mental, physical and financial health

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking an Ecologist to support delivery on major infrastructure projects. The role suits candidates with a degree in ecology or related environmental discipline and willingness to work across multiple sites.

We value practical fieldwork experience, outdoor work capability, and the ability to travel between sites. The company offers competitive rewards, extensive benefits, and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology, biology or related environmental discipline.
• Understanding of BNG metrics.
• Site ecological supervision.
• Strong work ethic and adaptability.
• Experience in ecological fieldwork desirable.
• Ability to work outdoors and travel between sites.

Skills

BNG metrics

Site supervision

Work ethic & adaptability

Fieldwork experience

Travel between sites

Education

Degree in ecology/biology or related environmental discipline

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We are looking for a skilled Ecologist to join our team, supporting the delivery of our major infrastructure projects.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

About You

• Degree in ecology, biology or related environmental discipline.
• Understanding of BNG metrics.
• Site ecological supervision.
• Strong work ethic and adaptability.
• Experience in ecological fieldwork desirable.
• Ability to work outdoors and travel between sites.

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/9 Virtual GP service

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.