Ecologist
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kent, ME16 8RJ |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/668453_1755858060 |
Summary
We are delighted to be supporting a specialist rail and infrastructure contractor in their search for an Ecologist to join their expanding environmental team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability across a range of high-profile rail and infrastructure projects.
As an Ecologist, you will:
* Carry out ecological surveys, assessments, and reporting to support rail and infrastructure projects.
* Provide technical advice on ecological and environmental issues to project teams.
* Assist with the preparation of ecological method statements, mitigation plans, and licence applications.
* Ensure works are delivered in compliance with environmental legislation and best practice.
* Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to support smooth project delivery.
* Contribute to biodiversity and sustainability initiatives within the business.
We're looking for someone who has:
* A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
* Experience working as an Ecologist within consultancy, contracting, or infrastructure projects.
* Strong knowledge of ecological survey techniques, legislation, and mitigation measures.
* Protected species survey licences (advantageous but not essential).
* Excellent communication, reporting, and organisational skills.
* Flexibility to travel and work across sites as required.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on nationally significant rail and infrastructure projects.
* Career development and professional training, including support with CIEEM membership and chartership.
* A collaborative and supportive working environment with a focus on sustainability.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Ecologist who wants to develop their career on major UK infrastructure projects, while making a real difference to biodiversity and sustainability.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.