Ecologist

Location: Staffordshire

Ecologist - RAIL

Permanent role

Rail Industry

Office location - Staffordshire

Hybrid - Field work, office and home based

Salary - £30,000 - £50,000 + Company car / allowance

An Ecologist is required to join a vibrant and charismatic team, with the company's Head Quarters based in Staffordshire. This is a hybrid role combining fieldwork and site visits with office-based tasks, offering a varied and rewarding workload. The successful candidate will support a wide range of ecology-related activities across multiple rail contracts throughout the UK, with a particular focus on projects in the South of England and Wales.

You will play a key role in leading, advising, and upskilling the business on mitigation strategies for protected species, including dormice, otters, great crested newts, and badgers.

Ecologist - BENEFITS

Salary - £30,000 - £50,000 (depends on experience)
Company car / allowance
Private medical insurance
Cashplan with optical and dental cover
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Pension scheme with employer contribution of 5%
Life assurance 3x Salary
Training and development support
Flexible working / hybrid options
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to an independent financial advisor  

Ecologist - REQUIREMENTS - Essential

Experience on rail projects
Valid PTS (or previously held)
Full UK driving licence

Ecologist - REQUIREMENTS - Desirable

Experience working with dormouse, GCN, badger, or otter
BS 42020 / CIEEM membership

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