About the Opportunity
We’re looking for enthusiastic Ecology Survey Assistants to support our busy summer survey season. Whether you’re a recent graduate ready to kickstart your career, a passionate naturalist eager to gain field experience, or an experienced consultant looking for flexible work, we want to hear from you.
You’ll work closely with our national ecology team across a variety of projects, gaining exposure to real consultancy environments while developing your technical and field skills.
Our Water & Environment business is at the forefront of tackling sustainability challenges — from renewable energy and low‑carbon solutions to climate resilience and biodiversity management — giving your work real purpose.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Support ecological surveys and species monitoring programmes
- Collect and record high‑quality biological data that informs major infrastructure and environmental decisions
- Assist with survey logistics and planning across diverse sites
- Contribute to technical reports and deliverables that shape sustainable outcomes
- Play a hands‑on role protecting habitats, species and ecosystems
Essential Qualifications
- A proactive, motivated attitude with a genuine passion for ecology
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Willingness to travel and stay away for fieldwork (up to 4 nights per week)
- A collaborative mindset – you thrive in a team environment
- Eligibility for CIEEM membership
- Full UK driving licence (please include on your CV)
Desirable Qualifications
- A degree in ecology or a related discipline
- Experience with ecological surveys or fieldwork
Benefits
- Flexible zero‑hour contracts to fit your summer and beyond
- Work alongside a 200+ strong ecology community – learn from the best
- Exposure to specialists in bats, water voles, botany, ornithology and more
- Real career development with mentoring and technical guidance
- Opportunity to build hands‑on experience that sets you apart in the ecology field
- Competitive hourly rate
- Accrued holiday at a rate of 1.2 hours per 10 hours worked
Equal Opportunities
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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