Avove Utilities
Assistant Ecologist
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Assistant Ecologist
Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.
About the Role
Due to continued company growth, Avove is seeking to appoint an Assistant Ecologist to join our Environmental and Ecology team. The successful candidate will provide ecological support across a range of projects, including assisting with ecological surveys and preparing precautionary method statements. The role will also involve acting as an Ecological Clerk of Works when required, while supporting project teams to ensure compliance with relevant ecological legislation.
Location: [Birmingham](We offer hybrid work)
Responsibilities
- Advise on potential ecological constraints across all stages of projects
- Keep up to date with industry best practice and guidance
- Contribute to desktop environmental assessments for proposed works
- Support ecological surveys to help identify and inform required mitigation
- Continue developing knowledge and skills as an ecologist
- Provide ecological support across a range of projects as a developing member of the ecology team
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver ecological advice and support
- Contribute to promoting and enhancing ecological awareness across the business
- Take ownership of ongoing professional development as an ecologist
- Assist senior ecologists with surveys and report writing
- Undertake Ecological Clerk of Works responsibilities where required
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Requirements
Skills/Experience Required
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Full, clean driving licence
- Ability to think creatively and problem-solve
- Pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
- Basic ecological knowledge and some practical experience
- Passion and enthusiasm for the natural environment
Note: Candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply.
What’s In It For You
We offer a rewarding salary tailored to your skills and experience. But that's not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to colleagues. Here are some of the other benefits:
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Family-friendly policies
- Lifestyle benefit options
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing
- Onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
- Volunteering days in your community
- Charity matched giving, where we boost your fundraising
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About Avove
At Avove, we design, build, and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. Our focus is on cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions. We play a critical role in ensuring vital services such as keeping the water running, the lights on, and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible, and agile partner, providing indispensable services to the water and power sectors. Our work enhances customer experiences while protecting the natural environment. Our mission is consistent continual improvement to drive life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with some of the leading UK utility providers, including:
- Severn Trent
- United Utilities
- Yorkshire Water
- Northern PowerGrid
- Northumbrian Water Group
- Scottish Power Energy Networks
Equal Opportunities Employer
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations. Having a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity, and an engaging workplace. Our Communities of Practice drive our commitment to an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive.
Next Steps
Apply as soon as possible—we encourage you to take the initiative. Progress is made through the individual development of candidates throughout the recruitment process.
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