Ecologist Consultant - Birmingham

We're looking for an Ecological Consultant to join our dynamic and busy terrestrial ecology team in Birmingham. As an Ecological Consultant at Thomson your role will be varied – you'll spend plenty of time out on site as well as working on reporting, client communication, project management and delivery. Travel and overnight stays are often part of the job, particularly during peak survey season, so this role would suit someone who enjoys being out and about and working across a range of locations.

We're looking for someone with strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike. In return, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, work on meaningful projects, and grow within a supportive and passionate team. If you're ready to take your ecology career to the next level with a company who enables nature and business to thrive together, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary: From £28,000 depending on skillset

What Success in the Role Looks Like:

• Delivering high-quality field surveys safely, efficiently and in line with best practice and relevant legislation.
• Producing clear, accurate and well-structured reports that meet both client needs and technical standards.
• Managing your workload confidently, keeping projects moving and communicating progress.
• Building strong working relationships with your Thomson colleagues and clients.
• Working towards your career goals, with support from your manager to develop both your technical expertise and consultancy skills.
• Contributing to a positive team culture, sharing knowledge, supporting others during busy periods and being willing to learn.
• Helping identify opportunities to improve our service and deliver great outcomes for both nature and our clients.

Requirements:

• Proven previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a commercial consultancy.
• Strong field skills in one or more specialist areas.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and survey best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise reports.
• A positive attitude and a strong desire to develop and succeed.
• A valid driving licence and vehicle that can be insured for business use.
• The ability and willingness to travel and stay away at survey sites in various locations across the UK.
• To be located within 1 hour's commute from our Birmingham office.
• A degree or postgraduate degree in ecology or a closely related subject.
• Membership to the Chartered Institute of Ecological and Environmental Management (CIEEM).

Additional Experience (Nice to Have):

• Experience of project management, including forming and issuing quotes to clients.
• One or more protected species licences e.g. GCN, bat or dormouse.
• Ornithological skills.
• Botany skills.

We would particularly like to hear from people with bird, bat and/or badger skills. All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Paid professional memberships
• Clothing allowance
• Outstanding performance rewards
• Long service awards
• Free parking
• Regular local and company social events

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join Thomson.