Graduate Ecologist

Requisition
12806
-Posted
27/09/2026

- Consulting

- Manchester - North West Hub

Graduate Ecologist
Starting Salary: £31,000

Location:

Manchester
Working hours per week: 40 Monday - Friday

Start date:

September 2027

At Amey, we're passionate about creating a better future through infrastructure. Our Consulting team partners with organisations such as National Highways and Network Rail to deliver engineering, environmental and sustainability solutions that improve how people live, work and travel across the UK.

From nationally significant programmes worth millions of pounds to local projects that improve everyday journeys and environments, our work makes a real difference. As a graduate, you'll be involved in meaningful projects from day one, developing practical skills, learning from industry experts and helping shape the future of the UK's infrastructure.

The Energy, Transition & Sustainability (ET&S) Business within Amey Consulting are dynamic and forward thinking, dedicated in driving the shift towards a greener future as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Specialising in providing comprehensive solutions for our clients that combine cutting-edge technology with innovative strategies to optimise survey approaches, species and habitat protection, legislative compliance and stakeholder relationships. Our commitment ensures that every project we undertake contributes meaningfully to the global efforts against biodiversity loss and climate change.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate ecologist who is looking to grow their career within an enthusiastic and passionate team of ecologists. The successful candidate will be working alongside colleagues to deliver exciting projects within the UK across a number of sectors, particularly within the energy, transition and sustainability sectors. As graduate ecologist, you will assist ecologists and senior ecologists in the planning and undertaking of ecological surveys for a wide range of protected species and habitats, creation of health and safety documents, and written reports that will be issued to clients to support scheme delivery with legislative compliance.

As a graduate ecologist, your overall objective of this role is to support the effective delivery of small- and medium- scale schemes across rail, highways and complex facilities, developing technical field skills, report writing skills and working as part of regional and national teams.

You will work alongside the team to:

• Plan and undertake ecological walkover surveys to identify ecological constraints associated with a range of schemes.
• Developing innovative solutions to any identified constraints, with support from more senior colleagues.
• Preparing technical reports summarising survey findings, potential impacts and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and other disciplines to produce robust deliverables.

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.

• Learning & Development: Kick-start your career with a structured Programme, dedicated mentoring and tailored development opportunities designed to help you grow both professionally and personally.
• Career Growth: Unlock your potential through a wide range of technical, professional and personal development training, supporting you every step of your career journey.
• Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the…