Assistant Ecologist | Remote & Flexible

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We are working with a well‑established environmental consultancy who are recruiting an Assistant Ecologist to join their UK‑wide team.

This is a remote role (with frequent travel to project sites), offering enhanced flexibility in working patterns and hours, and an exciting chance to contribute to ecological delivery across a variety of sectors.

What you will be doing

• Manage and undertake ecological surveys including habitat assessments (e.g. UK Habitat Classification, UK Hab), botanical and faunal surveys, and protected species work.
• Support production of technical reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and mitigation plans.
• Utilise GIS tools (e.g. QGIS) and mapping software to support habitat mapping, BNG calculations and project modelling.
• Provide ecological advice to clients and stakeholders on development projects, regulatory compliance and nature‑positive outcomes.
• Contribute to business development activities including bids, tenders and helping shape the growth of the ecology team.

What we are looking for

• A degree (or equivalent) in ecology, environmental science, biology or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience working in ecological consultancy, delivering habitat and protected species surveys, reporting, and mitigation.
• Proven ability in botanical and faunal identification, and survey design.
• Experience with EcIA, BNG assessments, and/or protected species licence applications.
• Confident use of GIS or similar mapping tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interface with clients, internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Membership of or eligibility for the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) is desirable, but not essential.

What’s on offer

• Flexible remote working arrangement with frequent site visits.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Additional benefits that include profit share, wellbeing allowances, andan unlimited training budget.
• Enhanced annual leave, plus options for additional leave that includes birthday leave, volunteering leave, and purchasing arrangements.
• Opportunity for professional development and progression in a consultancy that values ecological excellence that is supported with an unlimited training budget (as mentioned above).
• A supportive team environment where your expertise will shape project outcomes and career direction.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research and Science

Industries

Environmental Services and Environmental Quality Programs