Ecologist

TipTopJob; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

CPD & mentoring

Professional membership fees

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Social events

Volunteer leave

Collaborative team

Diverse projects

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an Ecologist for its Bristol office. The role combines field surveys and office-based work, delivering a range of ecological projects across the region.

The position offers a salary in the £32,000–£38,000 range, with a permanent contract and flexible working options. Opportunities for CPD, mentoring, and professional membership fees are included.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Experience in ecological consultancy.
• Strong report writing and client communication skills.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning processes.
• Experience undertaking habitat and protected species surveys.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently.
• Membership of CIEEM desirable.
• Must live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the Bristol office.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys.
• Produce technical reports.
• Support delivery of projects.
• Provide ecological advice to clients.
• Contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Assist with project management.

Skills

Report writing

Client communication

Project management

Ecology knowledge

Habitat surveys

Protected species surveys

UK wildlife law

Driving licence

Independent work

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

GBP32,000 : GBP38,000

Bristol

A specialist environmental consultancy is seeking an Ecologist to join its growing team in Bristol. This well:established business has built an excellent reputation across ecology, arboriculture and land management, delivering projects throughout the South of England and Wales. With a strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional development and work:life balance, this is an excellent opportunity for an Ecologist looking to progress their career.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent CPD and mentoring opportunities
• Paid professional membership fees
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension scheme
• Company social events
• Additional volunteering leave
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of ecological projects

The Role

As an Ecologist, you will undertake ecological surveys, produce technical reports and support the delivery of a wide variety of projects. The Ecologist will provide ecological advice to clients, contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and assist with project management. This Ecologist position offers exposure to both fieldwork and office:based consultancy activities while working alongside experienced environmental professionals.

Requirements

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Experience within ecological consultancy
• Strong report writing and client communication skills
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning processes
• Experience undertaking habitat and protected species surveysFull UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Ability to manage projects and work independently
• Membership of CIEEM desirable
• Must live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the Bristol office

This is an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist to join a respected consultancy and further their career from its Bristol office.

This is a permanent role.