Ecologist

Description

As a Senior Ecologist you will support the Senior Ecologist on ecological schemes, lead projects, mentor junior ecologists and provide ecological expertise to regional and national public‑sector clients across highways, rail, local authority, central government, aviation and waste sectors.

Key duties involve delivering technically sound ecological deliverables, preparing high‑quality documentation, liaising with clients and suppliers, managing a small technical team, contributing to bid preparation and promoting health and safety within the team.

• Produce technically sound ecological deliverables for commissions.
• Prepare and review documentation to meet quality, cost and programme criteria.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives, attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
• Manage a small, locally based technical team and oversee workload delivery.
• Contribute to bid preparation and business development activities.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

Requirements

The role requires extensive ecological experience, licences for protected‑species surveys (especially bat licences), EPS mitigation licence experience, invasive‑species management, strong knowledge of survey methodologies, ability to meet legislative and client standards, health‑and‑safety competence, a relevant degree and full CIEEM membership or equivalent.

• Proven ecological experience, preferably in an Ecologist role.
• Licensed to conduct protected‑species surveys (European licence; bat licence advantageous).
• Experience with EPS mitigation licence applications and protected‑species licences.
• Invasive‑species survey and management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies.
• Ability to deliver solutions compliant with legislation and client requirements.
• Understanding of health, safety and welfare regulations (e.g., CDM).
• Competent in risk assessment and hazard communication.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ecology, zoology, botany, biology or related field.
• Full CIEEM membership or equivalent professional accreditation.

Benefits

Amey offers a clear career development framework with mentoring and professional‑qualification bonuses, flexible hybrid or part‑time work options, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, diverse EDI affinity groups, community involvement days, a generous pension scheme, minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible benefits and an online voucher portal for retailer discounts.

• Career progression framework with mentoring and professional‑qualification bonuses.
• Flexible work options including hybrid, part‑time and flexible patterns.
• Wellbeing benefits: health cash plan, GP access, dental vouchers, wellbeing ambassadors.
• Two paid community involvement days per year.
• Generous pension scheme and minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits such as extra leave purchase, cycle‑to‑work, charity giving and gym membership.
• Access to an online voucher portal offering retailer discounts.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance