Graduate Ecologist 2027

Ramboll3; West of England; Híbrido; GBP 21 000 - 26 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid and flexible working

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Professional subscription support to a

Cycle-to-work scheme

Resumo da oferta

Ramboll invites graduates to join its Ecosystems Solutions Service Line in the United Kingdom, with roles based in Leeds, Edinburgh, Bristol, Southampton, Exeter, or London. You will undertake ecological surveys, produce reports, and support biodiversity net gain projects while developing your skills in biology and environmental consulting.

As an Early Careers Graduate Ecologist, you will be mentored, work within a collaborative team, and gain hands-on field and desk experience across sites from

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, ecology or related field.
• A passion for ecology and conservation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake ecological surveys and support habitat and species assessments.
• Assist with report writing and data management.
• Support biodiversity net gain and conservation projects.
• Collaborate with Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain specialists across UK sites.

Conhecimentos

Ecology knowledge

Biology degree

English communication

Report writing

Numerical skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's / Master's in Biology or Ecology

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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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