Ecology Consultant: Infrastructure & Energy Projects

Assystem; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem UK is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to develop their career while contributing to infrastructure, energy and environmental projects. You will support ecological services across project lifecycles, work with multidisciplinary teams, identify ecological risks and ensure environmental requirements are addressed.

This full-time, site-based role is split between London and Essex, with on-site work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science with relevant consultancy experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Experience with ecological surveys, habitat assessments, or protected species surveys.
• Membership of CIEEM or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys, habitat assessments and protected species surveys.
• Prepare technical reports including EIA inputs and biodiversity assessments.
• Contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain and mitigation strategies.
• Support environmental input into planning and consenting processes.
• Coordinate with project teams to deliver compliant ecological outcomes.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Assystem UK is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to develop their career while contributing to infrastructure, energy and environmental projects. You will support ecological services across project lifecycles, work with multidisciplinary teams, identify ecological risks and ensure environmental requirements are addressed.

This full-time, site-based role is split between London and Essex, with on-site work five days a week.