Ecologist

b Overview /b p In this Ecologist role, you contribute to a dynamic environmental team across the Midlands, delivering ecological surveys, assessments and practical mitigation advice. You’ll prepare reports and support planning applications, while developing technical and project management skills on a varied project portfolio. You work closely with clients and project teams to provide actionable ecological guidance and drive habitat improvement. This position offers hybrid working and clear opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Competitive salary based on experience /li li Hybrid and flexible working arrangements /li li 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays /li li Pension scheme /li li Professional development and ongoing training /li li Support with professional memberships /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Undertake ecological and protected species surveys /li li Prepare ecological reports, assessments and mitigation strategies /li li Support ecological impact assessments and planning applications /li li Provide ecological advice to clients, contractors and project teams /li li Assist with habitat creation, enhancement and mitigation schemes /li li Support project delivery and manage fieldwork /li li Collaborate with colleagues across the wider environmental team /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Experience in ecological surveys, assessments and reporting /li li Willingness to work across the Midlands /li li Ability to prepare ecological reports and mitigation strategies /li li Good collaboration and communication with clients and teams /li /ul ul li collaborative /li li communication /li li problem-solving /li li ecological surveys /li li protected species surveys /li li mitigation strategies /li /ul