Ecologist

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Brown&Co is seeking enthusiastic and capable Ecologists to join our in‑house ecology team. The role will involve work across the East of England, from first‑stage ecological assessments to protected species surveying and habitat banking/landscape recovery projects.

• Manage multiple ongoing projects, including survey design, client interaction, and liaison with in‑house and external consultants.
• Lead project management tasks and coordinate fieldwork and data analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and scientific write‑ups for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Ecology and Environmental team and other Brown&Co departments to support career development and progression.

• Enthusiasm for ecology
• Self‑driven and motivated
• Relevant degree or above
• Minimum 3 year experience in ecological consultancy
• Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptile
• Willingness to take on project management
• Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write‑up
• Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
• Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to travel for work

• Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology
• FISC level 4 or above
• MoRPh accredited
• Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
• GIS or QGIS experience
• Bat licence (level two or above)
• CSCS card

• A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service
• Life Assurance of 4× your basic salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Westfield Health Cashplan
• 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm. This is a permanent full‑time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday); we’re fully open to discussing part‑time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.