Ecologist

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is working with a growing environmental consultancy to recruit an Ecologist to join their team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects, including residential developments, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and major infrastructure schemes such as road and rail.

You will be joining a collaborative and well-established ecology team, with opportunities to work closely with experienced professionals across the business. The organisation also works closely with a sister company, providing wider project exposure and allowing ecologists to gain two signatories on protected species licences, helping you progress and obtain licences more efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake habitat and protected species surveys

• Prepare technical ecological reports

• Support tender submissions and fee proposals

• Assist with project coordination and survey management

• Work collaboratively with a large, experienced ecology team

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in ecological consultancy

• Experience with protected species or habitat surveys

• Working towards or holding a bat, GCN or dormouse licence

• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and planning policy

• CIEEM membership (or working towards it)

• Degree in Ecology or related discipline

• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 26 days annual leave plus additional days over Christmas

• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

• Private medical insurance (senior levels)

• Training budget and CPD support

• Opportunity to gain protected species licence signatories faster through collaboration with a sister company

• Flexible working arrangements

• Pension scheme and employee referral bonuses

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For more information or to apply, please contact Ocean to Earth Recruitment:

📞 07341 020135

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if required.