Assistant Ecologist

To support our growing team of ecologists with a busy field season, we are looking for graduate and early career ecologists to join our established teams to assist with field surveys and ecological mitigation.
- With a team of over 90 professional ecologists working nationally, you can be assured that the SLR Ecology & Biodiversity Team would support you and provide a wealth of on-the-job training opportunities. We would aim to teach you a wide range of different survey skills to help you develop your full career potential. SLR provides an outstanding opportunity to learn and develop your ecological skills whilst working for a large and well-respected consultancy practice. These roles would be suitable for individuals seeking their first professional role or those who have practical survey or consultancy experience post-graduation.
- SLR has one of the most experienced ecology teams in the UK; ten of our senior staff each have more than twenty years’ professional consultancy expertise. Starting your career with SLR therefore offers a unique opportunity to work alongside this experienced team and to integrate with professionals from SLR’s other disciplines, including hydrology, air quality, landscape, planning, environmental impact assessment and sustainability consultants.
- SLR is a truly multi-disciplinary specialist environmental consultancy, our teams are well-integrated and provide a joined-up service for a wide range of national and local clients. SLR has a “one team” approach to business, meaning that you would have the opportunity to work throughout the UK, with the full complement of SLR professionals to assist you.**The role**

The role will involve assisting with field surveys and protected species mitigation projects, depending on your level of existing experience, as and when necessary. The role will involve working within South and Central England and may include early morning, evening and night-time working. Therefore, a willingness to travel and stay overnight is important although we may be able to offer work locally to you. Expenses are paid for travel and accommodation. We are particularly keen to recruit those that wish to work weekends only, or a mixture of weekend and weekdays. Weekday only positions are also available. The appointment is on a casual basis with work offered based on your availability and the needs of the project. It is likely to be in blocks of 3, 4 or 5 days. There is potential to move into a permanent role at the end of the season.**About us**

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 2400+ employees across 6 regions - including over 850 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our people enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.**About you**
- A passion for ecology and understanding of the importance of maintaining high professional standards of work in the sector
- BSc Ecology, Biological Science or equivalent (MSc desirable), and eligible for Student or Qualifying level CIEEM membership
- Able to handle animals safely and with care.
- Able to identify common species including amphibians and reptiles.
- A CSCS card is essential. SLR may be able to assist if you do not have one already.
- Any experience acting as construction works supervising ecologist (ECoW) or delivering ecological mitigation contracts would be useful
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a car is essential

**To apply**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**

SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.
- Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorpo