Ecologist

Description

As an Ecologist at Foster + Partners, you will join a growing landscape team contributing to high‑profile international master planning, public realm and regeneration projects. You’ll help shape environmental design solutions by applying strong ecological knowledge across diverse biomes, advocating for biodiversity, and providing insight that guides responsible, nature‑positive design outcomes.

• Work closely with landscape architects and design teams to embed biodiversity across global projects.
• Advocate for nature‑positive design and promote the mitigation hierarchy in project development.
• Undertake ecological research, site analyses and assessments of habitats, species and protected areas.
• Provide early‑stage ecological impact assessments and practical biodiversity advice.
• Carry out biodiversity net gain, natural capital and related ecological metric calculations.

• Strong understanding of habitat ecology and species across multiple geographies.
• Ability to support ecological design thinking through research, analysis and clear communication.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and confidence working both independently and within a team.
• Degree level qualification in ecology, biology, natural sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience providing ecological advice within design, development or construction contexts.
• Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body such as CIEEM.
• Good working knowledge of GIS and familiarity with ecological fieldwork.

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes private medical insurance for you and your family; life assurance; personal travel insurance; access to lifestyle support, virtual GP services, mental health support and coaching; discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus we have subsidised catering facilities, host regular social events and sports activities for everyone to enjoy.

We also provide opportunities for continuous learning, professional development support and knowledge sharing.

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