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Ecologist

Ecologist

locationLeicester, UK
PublishedPublished: 02/02/2026 - 17:04
ExpiresExpires: 02/03/2026
Permanent
5 - 10 years experience

Ecologist

Permanent role

Rail Industry

Location – South of England ideally

An Ecologist is required to join a vibrant and charismatic team, with the company’s Head Quarters based in the Midlands. 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.

Ecologist - BENEFITS

  • Company car
  • 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

  • At least 5 years’ experience in an ecologist role
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Must hold or be able to obtain licenses for dormouse, GCN, badger, and otter

Ecologist – Requirements - Desired

  • Experience on rail projects
  • BS 42020 / CIEEM membership
  • Ideally based within the south of England but other locations will be considered

Fields of study

  • Geo sciences

Years of experience

  • 5 - 10 years experience

Required skills

  • Full UK driving licence