Job Description

Ecologist

Location: Near Evesham, Worcestershire

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Benefits: 5% matched pension, private health plan, bonus, 25 days holiday (+1 extra per year up to 5 years), time off in lieu (TOIL) up to 2 days/month, flexible/hybrid working, structured professional development

About the Employer

Our client is a leading UK ecological consultancy, delivering specialist advice across a broad client base including residential, infrastructure, utilities, and commercial projects. They foster a collaborative, solutions-driven environment, focused on high client care standards, technical excellence, and environmental best practices. This organisation supports staff development and career progression, with a growing presence in complex and high-profile projects nationwide.

The Role

We seek a hands-on, motivated Ecologist to join a well-established consultancy team, working a remote first role. The successful candidate will carry out diverse ecological field surveys, prepare technical reports, contribute expertise to multi-disciplinary projects, and ensure work meets statutory requirements and the latest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological field surveys (habitat assessments, protected species, site appraisals)
• Analyse data and produce clear, high-quality technical reports, maps, and graphics
• Advise clients and project teams on ecological impacts, mitigation, and biodiversity net gain
• Engage with clients, statutory bodies, and wider project stakeholders to communicate findings
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and best practice on site and in reporting
• Support the delivery of concurrent projects, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in ecology, environmental science, or a closely related subject
• Experience preparing UKHAB reports and conducting UK ecological surveys
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Collaborative approach, strong analytical ability, attention to detail
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK and European wildlife legislation

Desirable

• Chartered body membership (e.g. CIEEM) or working towards it
• Protected species survey licences
• Familiarity with GIS and digital mapping
• Experience supporting planning applications, ES chapters, and biodiversity net gain

Why Apply?

• Work on some of the UK’s most significant and varied ecological projects
• Join a consultancy recognised for technical excellence and practical, client-focused solutions
• Opportunities for professional growth and progression - survey lead, technical specialist, project management paths
• Supportive, dynamic, and flexible workplace culture

Ideal Candidates

• Experience in UK ecological consultancy with a mix of field and office responsibilities
• Early- to mid-career ecologists eager to widen their technical remit
• People who enjoy working collaboratively, take pride in delivering best practice, and thrive in a solutions-driven setting