Ecologist

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