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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The Opportunity We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, supportive, and ambitious UK-wide Ecology team at Stantec . As a Principal Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, with the support of a growing wider UK Ecology Team. You will support our existing partnerships with various water utilities , as well as pursuing new op
The Opportunity We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, supportive, and ambitious UK-wide Ecology team at Stantec . As a Principal Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, with the support of a growing wider UK Ecology Team. You will support our existing partnerships with various water utilities , as well as pursuing new op
The Opportunity We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, supportive, and ambitious UK-wide Ecology team at Stantec . As a Principal Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, with the support of a growing wider UK Ecology Team. You will support our existing partnerships with various water utilities , as well as pursuing new op
The Opportunity We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, supportive, and ambitious UK-wide Ecology team at Stantec . As a Principal Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, with the support of a growing wider UK Ecology Team. You will support our existing partnerships with various water utilities , as well as pursuing new op
The Opportunity We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, supportive, and ambitious UK-wide Ecology team at Stantec . As a Principal Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, with the support of a growing wider UK Ecology Team. You will support our existing partnerships with various water utilities , as well as pursuing new op
The Opportunity We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, supportive, and ambitious UK-wide Ecology team at Stantec . As a Principal Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, with the support of a growing wider UK Ecology Team. You will support our existing partnerships with various water utilities , as well as pursuing new op
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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.