Location
Bristol, Reading, Leamington Spa, Birmingham, Shrewsbury or Gosforth, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Wood is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our highly experienced and friendly ecology team to support the delivery of exciting and varied projects across the UK. This role offers an excellent step on the consultancy ladder for candidates wishing to progress their career in ecology. You will work closely with other ecology team members and colleagues from other technical disciplines to deliver high-quality ecological surveys and services for clients. Responsibilities include assisting with ecological surveys of protected species such as bats, reptiles, badgers, and great crested newts, as well as habitat surveys. You will also collate and review ecological information for desk studies and have the potential to assist with data management, report production, and mapping. Wood’s ecology team comprises around 70 specialists working on complex projects across sectors including transport, renewables, nuclear, power, waste, minerals, and property. The company offers a supportive environment with mentoring, a buddy system, and opportunities to join various working groups to shape a flexible and tailored career path. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual professional membership subscription, funding for technical training, company car or cash alternative, 25 days holiday with options to buy or sell additional days, flexible benefits including health insurance and pension scheme, and a TOIL/overtime system.

Experience
Early career ecologists or those with relevant experience in ecological survey work are encouraged to apply. Experience with protected species surveys and habitat assessments is advantageous but not essential.

About you
You are eager and willing to learn about ecology and wildlife legislation, able to work well within a team, and demonstrate a strong work ethic with initiative. Good communication and organisational skills are essential. You must be reliable, flexible, and willing to work unsociable hours and travel away from home if required.

Qualifications
A degree in ecology or a related discipline is required. A clean, full UK driving licence is essential.