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Ecologist (Habitat Assessments)

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My client is a part of a group that offers a range of services, including ecological consultancy. They were established over 40 years ago and have provided services to their clients nationally ever since. They work on a range of large scale infrastructure projects as well as conservation and others.
Your new role
My client is looking for an experienced ecologist to support an ongoing rail project urgently. You will be conducting habitat assessments and producing reports of your findings for the client - this will be alongside any other support on the project they may require. This contract can be offered outside IR35.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience working as an Ecologist
- Experience in conducting habitat assessment
- Ability to deliver clear reports
- Relevant ecology qualifications or professional membership
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Own PPE (Required) / Specialist equipment is desirable.
- CSCS Card
What you'll get in return
- £150 - £300 day rate DOE (outside IR35 options available)
- Flexible contract duration with potential for extension
- Opportunity to support high-profile environmental projects
- Ongoing support from an experienced environmental recruitment team


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