Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
23/01/2026
Closing date
13/02/2026
Experienced Assistant Ecologist
Bradley Murphy Design
Birmingham Office
£28,000-£32,000 DOE
Bradley Murphy Design is a growing, multidisciplinary practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ecological and environmental consultancy. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an Experienced Assistant Ecologist to join our Birmingham team.
The Role
You'll support and deliver a wide range of ecological projects across the UK, working closely with senior ecologists and other disciplines. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build on solid consultancy experience within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
What We Offer an Experienced Assistant Ecologist
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Salary of £28,000-£32,000 DOE
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Birmingham-based office with flexible working options
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Supportive team environment and career progression opportunities
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Paid professional memberships and training support
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Opportunity to work on diverse and interesting projects
Key Responsibilities of an Experienced Assistant Ecologist
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Assisting with and undertaking ecological surveys (including Phase 1 habitat, protected species surveys, and monitoring)
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Supporting the production of ecological reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and method statements
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Desk studies, data collection, and fieldwork coordination
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Liaising with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
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Supporting project delivery to agreed timescales and budgets
About You
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Degree in Ecology or a related discipline
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Proven experience working in ecological consultancy
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Strong field survey skills and report-writing experience
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Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
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Full UK driving licence
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable Experienced Assistant Ecologist
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Protected species survey licences (or working towards them)
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Membership of CIEEM (or eligibility)
For more information please contact James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment.