Ecologist

Brown&Co LLP; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecology consultancy in St. Neots is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to oversee various ecological projects. Responsibilities include survey design, client interactions, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, at least three years of ecological consultancy experience, and strong report writing skills. The role offers career development opportunities and a flexible working policy.

Benefits

25 days holiday starting, increasing to 28 days

Life Assurance of 4x salary

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Long Service Awards

Health Cashplan

Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year experience in Ecological Consultancy.
• Experience in Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys.
• Ability to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple ongoing projects including survey design.
• Client interaction and liaising with consultants.
• Providing training to Assistant and Graduate Ecologists.

Skills

Enthusiasm for ecology

Self-driven and motivated

Excellent report writing skills

Knowledge of UK and European legislation

Project management

Education

Relevant degree or above

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

GIS or QGIS

Job description

Job Description

BrownCo is seeking enthusiastic and capable Ecologist to join our in-house ecology team. The roles will build upon a growing work base of work throughout the East of England from 1st stage Ecological Assessments, through to protected species surveying and more technical work on habitat banking and landscape recovery projects.

As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for managing multiple ongoing projects, including survey design, client interaction, and liaising with in-house and external consultants. Providing training and general support to Assistant and Graduate Ecologists will also be a recurring aspect of the Ecologist role.

This opportunity would lend well to an early career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to take the next step in a growing and forward‑focused team. Within the Ecology and Environment team and the wider BrownCo departments, we look to support and bolster your skillset with a targeted focus on career development and excellent progression opportunities.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for ecology
• Be self‑driven and motivated
• Relevant degree or above
• Minimum 3‑year experience in Ecological Consultancy
• Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptile
• Willingness to take on project management.
• Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write‑up
• Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
• Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to travel for work

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology.
• FISC level 4 or above
• MoRPh accredited
• Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
• GIS or QGIS experience
• Bat licence (level two or above)
• CSCS card

Our Benefits

• A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
• Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Westfield Health Cashplan
• 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Job Details

Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm. This is a permanent full‑time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday); however we’re fully open to discussing part‑time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.

About The Firm

BrownCo was formed in 1993 and has grown substantially. We are a leading provider of sales advice, property management, professional and consultancy services across the range of rural, commercial, and residential property, agriculture, and the environment.

From a network of offices throughout East Anglia, the Midlands, the Yorkshire, and Humber region, and overseas we combine a high level of specialist technical skill, with experience and local knowledge.

The firm has a commitment to build strong, proactive, and long‑term relationships with both corporate and private clients, for whom we always strive to deliver the best results. Our well trained and enthusiastic staff are encouraged by the partners to play an active part in the firm’s future development and success.