Ecologist in Birmingham

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Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project‑manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions relied on by more than 50 million people daily. For over 60 years the Group has committed to sustainably modernising transport infrastructure with accessibility and innovation at the core of our designs. With 10,300 colleagues globally, including about 1,000 in the UK & Ireland, we are growing rapidly and seeking talent to join our signature team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of field surveys, including those for bats, reptiles, great crested newts, badgers, and birds.
• Perform office‑based tasks such as data analysis, cartography, report writing, and survey planning.
• Prepare and complete Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, HMMPs, and Mitigation & Enhancement Strategies.
• Input into Habitat and Ecological mitigation designs on large infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience from ecological consultancy, demonstrating a broad ecological skill set and, ideally, holding protected species licences.
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging wildlife policy and legislation in the UK.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with enthusiasm for ecology and environmental issues.
• Committed to high professional standards and possessing an organised, motivated, and flexible approach to work.
• Holder of a relevant BSc and/or MSc degree, possessing a full driving licence and access to personal transport.

Employment Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Design Services
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

All candidates, irrespective of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, are encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity is a 100‑percent commitment at SYSTRA.