Ecologist – UK Projects (Birmingham & London)

Jacobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Ecologist to join their teams in Birmingham and London. This role involves engaging in diverse infrastructure projects across the UK, ensuring compliance with ecological requirements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess experience in protected species surveys and a strong background in terrestrial ecology, ideally with an associate membership in a professional ecology institute. The firm supports employee development and offers various benefits, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Up to 10% company contribution into pension

Reimbursement towards professional development

Wellbeing support and resources

Free employee medical cover

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in protected species survey and Ecological Clerk of Works.
• Ability to engage with clients and environmental regulators.
• Strong background in terrestrial ecology and relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a variety of infrastructure projects.
• Conducting desk and site-based tasks across the UK.
• Working as part of multidisciplinary teams to ensure ecological compliance.

Skills

Protected species survey

Technical reporting

Ecological Clerk of Works

Environmental Impact Assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

Tools

Fieldwork equipment

Job description

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Ecologist to join their teams in Birmingham and London. This role involves engaging in diverse infrastructure projects across the UK, ensuring compliance with ecological requirements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess experience in protected species surveys and a strong background in terrestrial ecology, ideally with an associate membership in a professional ecology institute. The firm supports employee development and offers various benefits, including hybrid working options.