Ecology Consultant

Assystem; East Suffolk; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (8% company / 4%个人)

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Assystem is recruiting an Ecology Consultant to support a large-scale infrastructure project in East Suffolk, UK. The role embeds you within the project team to provide high-quality ecological support during construction, ensuring compliance with legislation, licences and mitigation measures.

The position is suitable for an Assistant or Consultant Ecologist looking to develop experience in major infrastructure delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Ecology or Environmental Science.
• Experience with ecological surveys and watching briefs is desirable.
• Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and mitigation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys and site checks before and during site clearance.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with licences and mitigation.
• Provide practical ecological advice to site teams and management.
• Act as on-site ecological focal point for decision-making.
• Investigate, record, and report ecological incidents and corrective actions.
• Deliver ecological toolbox talks and briefings to crews.
• Attend ECoW, construction and site coordination meetings.
• Analyze ecological data and produce weekly client reports.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Construction-site experience

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Ecology

Tools

GIS

Job description

# Ecology Consultant* Permanent /* East Suffolk* United Kingdom* 25/05/26* On site* ShareI apply##Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.## Job DescriptionWe are recruiting an Ecology Consultant to support alarge-scale infrastructure construction project. This role offers the opportunity to be embedded within the project team, providing consistent, high-quality ecological support throughout the construction phase.Working closely with our client, principal contractor, and Assystem’s wider environmental and engineering teams, you will work within our on site team, supporting compliance with ecological legislation, licence conditions, and agreed mitigation measures.This role is suitable for an Assistant or Consultant Ecologist seeking to develop their experience in a major infrastructure delivery environment.You will be responsible for assessing, managing, and monitoring ecological constraints across the construction site, providing clear and pragmatic advice to support safe and compliant delivery.Key responsibilities include:* Undertaking ecological surveys and site checks prior to and during site clearance, including for protected and notable species* Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with ecological legislation, licence conditions, and mitigation requirements* Providing clear, practical ecological advice to site teams, subcontractors, and project management* Acting as the on-site ecological focal point, supporting day-to-day decision-making* Investigating, recording, and reporting ecological incidents, and supporting the implementation of corrective actions* Delivering proactive ecological risk management to minimise programme and environmental impacts* Preparing and delivering ecological toolbox talks and providing regular site-based ecological briefings* Attending ECoW, construction, and site coordination meetings to maintain awareness of the works programme and ecological constraints* Undertaking ecological walkovers, site inspections, and watching briefs as required* Analysing ecological data and producing concise weekly reports for the client and Assystem internal teams* Liaising closely with the client’s environment, sustainability, and construction teams* Promoting a culture of continual improvement in on-site ecological practice through solution-focused support## My profileYou will be a proactive ecologist with a strong interest in construction-phase ecology and experience working on live sites or within regulated environments.Typical requirements include:* A degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline* Experience in ecological surveys and/or Ecological Clerk of Works support* Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and construction-phase mitigation* Confidence engaging with contractors, site operatives, and project managers* Strong communication and reporting skills* A pragmatic, solution-focused approach to managing ecological risk* Willingness to work predominantly on site for the duration of the projectMembership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM) and experience undertaking watching briefs or protected species mitigation would be advantageous.* Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)* 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days* Professional fees reimbursed* Employee referral scheme**NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD – We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.**We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.