Ecologist

Job Title: Ecologist Location: Birmingham Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 Permanent, full time – with flexible and hybrid working options available The Role I am currently on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Ecologist with a strong background in botany and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to join a friendly team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, helping to deliver high-quality ecological advice and measurable biodiversity outcomes across the West Midlands. Requirements * 3+ years consultancy experience * Relevant degree e.g. Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Conservation * Experienced in protected species surveys e.g Bat, GCN etc * Good knowledge of UKHat and relevant ecological legislation and planning policy * Strong botanical identification skills * A full UK driving license * FISC accreditation (desirable but not necessary) Key Responsibilities * Undertaking habitat surveys and botanical assessments * Leading and supporting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and reporting * Calculating biodiversity units using the statutory biodiversity metric * Delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)and ecological impact assessments * Supporting habitat creation, restoration and enhancement design * Project management This role comes with: * Flexible and hybrid working options * Enhanced pension scheme * Payment of professional memberships * Ecologist-designed TOIL scheme * Company-paid healthcare scheme * Tailored career development plan