Ecologist Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Ecologist roles are classified under Conservation professionals (SOC 2151) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What conservation professionals earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most conservation professionals in the UK earn between £32,344 and £49,400 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £36,000 (SOC 2151), sitting at the 44th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,128 below the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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Are you ready to lead at a strategic level and shape the ecological direction of major infrastructure and development projects? At Assystem UK , you will step into a senior leadership role within our Ecology Consultancy team, influencing projects from early planning through to construction and operation while driving the growth and performance of the ecology practice itself. The Role As a Principal Ecologist, you will provide senior technical leadership, quality assurance and trusted client advi
🚆 Senior Ecologist – Eastern Region | Network Rail 📍 One Stratford Place London or Derby | 💼 Permanent Looking for a senior ecologist role with genuine work–life balance? At Network Rail, we support our people to thrive with flexibility, purpose, and meaningful work. ✅ 35-hour working week ✅ Hybrid working environment 💷 Salary: £46,701 to £55,411 per annum (plus an Inner London Allowance of £3,270 per annum for London based roles) Benefits include: • 75% off rail travel for you and your partner
🚆 Senior Ecologist – Eastern Region | Network Rail 📍York or Newcastle 💼 Permanent Looking for a senior ecologist role with genuine work–life balance? At Network Rail, we support our people to thrive with flexibility, purpose, and meaningful work. ✅ 35-hour working week ✅ Hybrid working environment 💷 Salary: £46,701 to £55,411 per annum Benefits include: • 75% off rail travel for you and your partner • Public sector boosted pension • Private healthcare • Annual performance-based bonus 🚀 The oppor
Assystem is a global engineering and digital services company that plays a key role in large infrastructure projects, especially those related to complex, highly regulated industries. In the infrastructure sector , Assystem works across various domains to support the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of critical infrastructure. As global challenges related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development intensify, the role of ecological expertise has never been m
Location/s: Birmingham, UK, Manchester, UK & Liverpool, UK Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome Recruiter contact: Andrea Gaffney Hiring manager contact: Dan Walker Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact
Location/s: Birmingham, UK, Manchester, UK & Liverpool, UK Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome Recruiter contact: Andrea Gaffney Hiring manager contact: Dan Walker Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact
Location/s: Birmingham, UK, Manchester, UK & Liverpool, UK Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome Recruiter contact: Andrea Gaffney Hiring manager contact: Dan Walker Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infra
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infra
Overview At AtkinsRéalis, our team of ecologists work throughout the UK to deliver a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects that benefit our clients, biodiversity and society. As we grow and expand our portfolio across Scotland, supporting an increasing pipeline of projects and clients spanning all areas of infrastructure development and upgrade, we are seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join our established Scottish ecology team. This role will support our clients, contribute to t
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ecologist roles fall under SOC 2151 (Conservation professionals), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Ecologist positions.