Graduate Ecologist 2027

Ramboll3; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

27 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work

Gymflex

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking graduate ecologists to join our Ecosystems Solutions Service Line in the United Kingdom. You will undertake ecological surveys, contribute to habitat and species reporting, and support biodiversity and natural capital projects across a range of environments.

We value development through mentorship and structured training, with a focus on ecology, biodiversity net gain, and nature-based solutions. Flexible hybrid arrangements and clear career pathways are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology or Ecology.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or eligible for membership.
• Experience with IT packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent English communication and report writing skills.
• Numerical competence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake desk studies for ecological and ornithological data.
• Assist with survey planning including Health and Safety Plans.
• Undertake field surveys for flora, habitats and protected species (including remote upland sites).
• Undertake ornithological surveys for renewable energy and infrastructure developments.

Skills

Biology/Ecology background

CIEEM member candidate

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Numerical skills

English communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biology

CIEEM membership / eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Please note - Ramboll cannot sponsor any post-study or Skilled Worker visas for our early career roles, as the Home Office's eligibility criteria would not be met.

Launch your career and find your professional home at Ramboll. Be part of a supportive and engaging environment, where you can challenge and explore your professional interests, passions and curiosity in ways that make the most of all the opportunities ahead of you.

We value the things that make you unique. Ramboll's Nordic heritage and founding aim, of improving conditions for people and nature, continue to guide our decision-making. As a foundation-owned multinational company, with 97.5% shares owned by the Ramboll Foundation, profits are reinvested into the company for the continued development of employees or used to fund research, charitable and humanitarian projects.

Our commitment to be 'The Partner for Sustainable Change' and to act responsibly in everything that we do, means that you'll be working on projects that make a positive difference to individuals, communities and the environment.

Our Early Careers Programme - EarlyCareers@Ramboll

We have designed a training programme that will boost your personal, commercial and technical development to kick‑start your career with Ramboll. You will also be paired with a mentor and have access to a clear framework to work towards your professional development.

The Early Careers Design Challenge is one of the highlights of the graduate training. This is a fun and exciting event where you get to work on a project for one of our clients that will provide you with an insight into the concept of design. You also get the opportunity to collaborate and network with amazing people and peers.

About this opportunity

We invite you to bring your strong desire to make meaningful, positive change and your passion for nature conservation into play in our Ecosystems Solutions Service Line. Depending on the role, you would undertake ecological surveys and produce high quality reports including habitat and species surveys, support the delivery of a range of biodiversity project work, alongside our Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) specialists or support the delivery of a range of project work with a broad environmental and sustainability remit founded in biology and ecosystems knowledge.

To succeed in this role, you must be willing to develop your ecological or conservation skills to assist in more complex work or to develop skills as part of our team delivering environmental net gain, biodiversity and natural capital, and nature‑based solutions. You would ideally be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or be eligible to qualify for membership at the appropriate grade.

We are looking for Graduate Ecologists in our teams based in Leeds, Edinburgh, Bristol, Southampton, Exeter, London. Please ensure you specify your location preferences on your application.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Undertake desk studies for ecological and ornithological data


• Assist with survey planning including preparation of Health and Safety Plans


• Undertake field surveys for flora, habitats and protected species (including working on remote, upland sites across Scotland)


• Undertake ornithological surveys for renewable energy and linear infrastructure developments

The key deliverables for this role over the first 12-24 Months will be:

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Ecological Impact Assessment


• Species survey reports


• Biodiversity Net Gain assessment

Your skills and experience

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in one of the following: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Conservation Biology, Marine Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Ecosystem Services, Natural Capital or Ecological Economics


• Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or be eligible to qualify for membership at the appropriate grade


• Have experience with IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;


• Be numerically competent;


• Possess excellent English communication skills, both oral and written;


• Have excellent report writing skills

Benefits you will enjoy:

• Hybrid and flexible working


• 27 days holiday per year and 8 days bank holiday


• Professional subscription and support in becoming chartered


• Range of employee benefits, such as cycle-to-work scheme, private medical insurance, discounted Taste card subscription, Gymflex and many more.

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