Ecologist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a skilled Ecologist to join our team, supporting the delivery of our major infrastructure projects. The role involves site ecological supervision and collaboration with project teams across multiple sites in the UK.

The successful candidate will have a degree in ecology or related discipline, knowledge of biodiversity metrics (BNG), and the ability to work outdoors and travel between sites. We value adaptability and strong work ethic.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Provide ecological expertise on site supervision and fieldwork.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate biodiversity gains.
• Travel between sites to support field activities as required.

Skills

Degree in ecology/related field

BNG metrics understanding

Site ecological supervision

Work ethic & adaptability

Ecological fieldwork experience

Education

Degree in ecology/biology or related environment 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.

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.

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.

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.

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
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

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.

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

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.