Graduate Ecologist
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Occupation Type
Conservation professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Society is in your hands, what are you waiting for?
We are currently looking for two talented and motivated Graduate Ecologists to join our team on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent
opportunity to gain valuable experience of ecological consultancy. We work with a hybrid model which for us typically means at least 3 days in the
office or on site.
What does the role involve?
As a Graduate Ecologist you will undertake ecological surveys (habitat surveys and surveys for legally protected species). There will be some
report writing, liaising with clients, contractors and the general public to assist with achieving points relating to land use and ecology for BREEM
assessments. You will also be producing habitat and other survey plans and carrying out Ecological Clerk of Works duties.
What do you need?
You'll hold a degree in Ecology or an Ecology related subject, you might be a fresh graduate or could have gained some relevant experience at
another organisation. The positions can be based in our Cambridge, London or Ipswich offices but there will be travel to sites and other offices
so a full drivers licence is required.
Due to the nature of the work you may be required to work outside of usual office hours, for example bat surveys may require night working and
reptile surveys/mitigation may require early morning or evening site visits.
What’s in it for you?
We are currently looking for two talented and motivated Graduate Ecologists to join our team on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent
opportunity to gain valuable experience of ecological consultancy. We work with a hybrid model which for us typically means at least 3 days in the
office or on site.
What does the role involve?
As a Graduate Ecologist you will undertake ecological surveys (habitat surveys and surveys for legally protected species). There will be some
report writing, liaising with clients, contractors and the general public to assist with achieving points relating to land use and ecology for BREEM
assessments. You will also be producing habitat and other survey plans and carrying out Ecological Clerk of Works duties.
What do you need?
You'll hold a degree in Ecology or an Ecology related subject, you might be a fresh graduate or could have gained some relevant experience at
another organisation. The positions can be based in our Cambridge, London or Ipswich offices but there will be travel to sites and other offices
so a full drivers licence is required.
Due to the nature of the work you may be required to work outside of usual office hours, for example bat surveys may require night working and
reptile surveys/mitigation may require early morning or evening site visits.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job
where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.
If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear
from you.
Let’s transform society together at Sweco!
About Us
Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.
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where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.
If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear
from you.
Let’s transform society together at Sweco!
About Us
Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.
Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK .
We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?
Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK .
We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?
If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
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Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.
We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.
Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non-compliance wi
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- Name
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Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.
We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.
Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non-compliance wi
th the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.
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