Assistant Ecologist

Graduate / Assistant Ecologist

Location: Birmingham / Cambridge (Hybrid / flexible working available)

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Ref: EC251104

About the Company

Our client is an award-winning landscape architecture and environmental consultancy recognised for delivering creative, sustainable, and nature-led design solutions. Their ecology teams, based in Birmingham and Cambridge, are integral parts of the wider creative studio -collaborating closely with in-house landscape architects while also delivering a growing portfolio of independent ecology projects across the UK.

The company is known for its dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture, where flexibility, professional development, and work-life balance are genuinely valued.

About the Role

As an Assistant Ecologist, you’ll support the delivery of a wide range of ecological projects, working alongside experienced ecologists and landscape architects to gain practical experience in surveys, reporting, and ecological assessment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with habitat and protected species surveys
• Supporting the preparation of ecological reports and mapping
• Helping to develop and implement mitigation and enhancement measures
• Managing and analysing ecological data
• Contributing to collaborative, multidisciplinary project delivery

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your ecological career within a creative and supportive consultancy where design and ecology work hand in hand.

The role offers a flexible, hybrid working model – regular office attendance is not required, and working patterns can be tailored to suit individual preferences and experience.

About You

You’ll be passionate about ecology and the natural environment, with a desire to build your career in a consultancy setting. You’ll be organised, proactive, and collaborative, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn from senior colleagues.

You’ll bring:

• Some experience in ecological surveys and reporting (e.g. PEAs, UKHab, or protected species surveys)
• Understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Interest in or progress toward gaining protected species licences
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and good organisational ability
• A full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK