Seasonal Ecologist

Location/s:
Colwyn Bay, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Essex, Cambridge, Norwich; UK

Recruiter contact:
Laura Kennedy

Mott Mac Donald are leading the way in Nature Services and we are looking for people to join our Ecology Team and to play their part in integrating nature into all developments so that together with our clients we can build a better future.

We pride ourselves on setting and maintaining high standards and are at the forefront of providing ecological advice. We have a large portfolio of projects and a healthy forward-order book bringing with it fantastic opportunities for Ecologists at all levels.

Our clients include water companies, transport, power and local authority work, with projects across the country. There are currently 160 ecologists in our Nature Services team who have a wide variety of skills and experience.

Joining our team as an experienced or less experienced Seasonal Ecologist you will likely spend the majority of your time on site undertaking survey work. There will be some office-based work, including data analysis and health, safety and wellbeing reporting and briefings. You will support senior team members and communicate your survey findings regularly and efficiently.

Essential:

• A degree in Ecology (or a directly related subject)
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and flexibility to work evenings. The role requires regular travel to remote sites, some of which are not accessible by public transport. Candidates must be able to meet this requirement
• Good organisational skills

Desirable:

• Technical specialism e.g. holds a protected species survey licences (ideally for bats, birds or dormice)
• Relevant experience in Ecological Consultancy (or equivalent with transferable skills)
• Previous experience in undertaking bat surveys and completing analysis of sound files and infrared footage
• Proficiency in report writing skills and a track record in producing ecological deliverables

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

At Mott Mac Donald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reaso and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all…