Ecologist

VolkerWessels UK; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave with 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 restaurant vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK is seeking a skilled Ecologist to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the West Midlands. Candidates should have a degree in ecology, biology, or a related discipline along with site ecological supervision experience and an understanding of BNG metrics. The position offers competitive salary and annual leave, private medical care, and flexible working opportunities among other benefits to ensure a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Work outdoors and travel between sites.

Skills

Ecological fieldwork

Site ecological supervision

Understanding of BNG metrics

Strong work ethic

Adaptability

Education

Degree in ecology, biology or a related environmental discipline

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick is a multidisciplinary contractor delivering civil engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors.

Position Summary

We are looking for a skilled Ecologist to support the delivery of our major infrastructure projects.

About You

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

Benefits

• 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 restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service