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Assistant Ecologist – Birmingham (Hybrid)
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 where required, while supporting project teams to ensure compliance with relevant ecological legislation.
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid work available)
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
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field (or relevant equivalent experience)
- 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
What’s in It For You?
We offer a rewarding salary tailored to your skills and experience, along with a range of flexible benefits to suit your needs:
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Family-friendly policies
- A selection of lifestyle benefit options
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing
- Onsite mental health first aiders
We also encourage volunteering through our community days and offer charity matched giving—boosting your fundraising impact.
About Us
At Avove, we design, build, and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. Our cutting-edge, sustainable engineering solutions ensure the water runs, the lights stay on, and communities stay connected.
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We are an expert, responsible, and agile partner, working closely with leading utility providers such as:
- Severn Trent
- United Utilities
- Yorkshire Water
- Northern PowerGrid
- Northumbrian Water Group
- Scottish Power Energy Networks
Our mission is to drive continental improvement and empower better futures—blending innovation with responsibility.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Avove is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all:
- Races
- Genders
- Disabilities
- Religions
- Ages
- Sexual orientations
A diverse workforce fosters new perspectives, inspires creativity, and creates an engaging workplace. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, supported by our Communities of Practice.
What’s Next?
Apply for this Assistant Ecologist role as soon as possible. We value talent at all stages, so we move candidates through the recruitment process individually—talent never waits.
Join us at Avove and help shape the future of UK infrastructure, nature, and communities!
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