Consultant Ecologist
Salary/Rate:£30,000 - £35,000 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -082025-84169_1756467158
Post Date:29. 08. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter
Sue Greeff
Candidate Manager - Residential development, town planning, infrastructure and renewables
About the Role
An opportunity for an ambitious ecologist to join a growing team and deliver ecological expertise across regeneration, property, transport, and public sector projects. You'll contribute to surveys, assessments, and reporting, while working closely with clients and colleagues across regional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake ecological surveys, desk studies, and assessments to a high standard
- Prepare and review technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs, BNG assessments, and BREEAM ecology reports
- Provide clear, pragmatic ecological advice to clients and project teams
- Contribute to Environmental Statement (ES) chapters and the wider EIA process
- Support fee proposals and commercial project delivery
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy
What You'll Bring
- Degree in ecology or a related discipline
- 1+ years' experience in ecological consultancy (or similar)
- Strong report writing and technical review skills
- Knowledge of UK planning, conservation legislation, and protected species licensing
- Ideally hold at least one survey/handling licence for a protected species
- Experience of both linear infrastructure and property development projects desirable
- Confident communicator with the ability to work independently
- Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel for site work)
Salary & Benefits
- Circa £35,000 + annual salary reviews
- 26 days holiday, rising to 31 with service, plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Professional training, mentoring, and career development support
- Opportunities to work on diverse, high-profile projects
- Clear pathways for rapid career progression
Why Apply?
- Join a supportive and professional team with a strong reputation
- Work on a wide range of varied and exciting projects
- Benefit from structured development and mentoring from industry experts
- Enjoy flexible working and excellent long-term career prospects
When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com or 07458161399.
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