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Assistant Ecologist

Thomson Environmental Consultants

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Fixed term contract opportunities for Assistant Ecologists to support our terrestrial ecology teams for the 2024 survey season (March – October). A great opportunity to learn professional survey and mitigation techniques and gain experience in a consultancy. Many previous seasonal Assistant Ecologists have gone on to secure permanent positions.

Job Responsibility:

  • Learn professional survey and mitigation techniques, in a range of species and habitats
  • Gain experience of working in a busy independent environmental consultancy
  • Support our terrestrial ecology teams

Requirements:

  • Have a degree in ecology or a related field, or suitable relevant experience
  • Be living in the UK with the right to work
  • Have a valid driving licence and vehicle, that can be insured for business use
  • Able to start full time until October 2024
  • You will be located within 1 hour’s commute from one of our offices (Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, East Anglia, Guildford, and Leeds) or be willing to relocate immediately
  • Have the ability and willingness to travel and stay away at survey sites in various locations around the UK
  • Have confidence to work independently, and as part of a team
  • Be self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly

Nice to have:

  • Previous experience undertaking ecological surveys in the UK
  • A protected species licence e.g. GCN, bat or dormouse
  • Membership to the Chartered Institute of Ecological and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
  • A Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card
  • First Aid at Work certification
What we offer:
  • 25 days annual leave
  • healthcare cash plan
  • enhanced stakeholder pension scheme
  • life insurance
  • discounted gym membership
  • paid professional memberships
  • clothing allowance
  • outstanding performance rewards
  • free parking
  • regular local and company social events
  • performance-related annual bonuses
  • market leading internal and external training opportunities
  • business related expenses covered

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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