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 seek a Senior ecologist to join our team and work on various projects across different sectors. You will work closely with our Principal Ecologist and assist in building a team of talented and passionate professionals who share our vision of innovation, scientific research and a forward-thinking approach to biodiversity. As a Senior Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, such as planning, engineering, and design, backed by an Ecology Team that w
The Opportunity We seek a Senior ecologist to join our team and work on various projects across different sectors. You will work closely with our Principal Ecologist and assist in building a team of talented and passionate professionals who share our vision of innovation, scientific research and a forward-thinking approach to biodiversity. As a Senior Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, such as planning, engineering, and design, backed by an Ecology Team that w
The Opportunity We seek a Senior ecologist to join our team and work on various projects across different sectors. You will work closely with our Principal Ecologist and assist in building a team of talented and passionate professionals who share our vision of innovation, scientific research and a forward-thinking approach to biodiversity. As a Senior Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, such as planning, engineering, and design, backed by an Ecology Team that w
The Opportunity We seek a Senior ecologist to join our team and work on various projects across different sectors. You will work closely with our Principal Ecologist and assist in building a team of talented and passionate professionals who share our vision of innovation, scientific research and a forward-thinking approach to biodiversity. As a Senior Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, such as planning, engineering, and design, backed by an Ecology Team that w
The Opportunity We seek a Senior ecologist to join our team and work on various projects across different sectors. You will work closely with our Principal Ecologist and assist in building a team of talented and passionate professionals who share our vision of innovation, scientific research and a forward-thinking approach to biodiversity. As a Senior Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, such as planning, engineering, and design, backed by an Ecology Team that w
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
Tetra Tech is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our high-performing ecology team in delivering technically robust, commercially aware solutions across renewable energy, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Join Us in Shaping the Future of Sustainable Ecology This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, high-profile work that supports the transition to clean energy and sustainable development, while developing your expertise across a varied and meaningf
Tetra Tech is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our high-performing ecology team in delivering technically robust, commercially aware solutions across renewable energy, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Join Us in Shaping the Future of Sustainable Ecology This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, high-profile work that supports the transition to clean energy and sustainable development, while developing your expertise across a varied and meaningf
Tetra Tech is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our high-performing ecology team in delivering technically robust, commercially aware solutions across renewable energy, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Join Us in Shaping the Future of Sustainable Ecology This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, high-profile work that supports the transition to clean energy and sustainable development, while developing your expertise across a varied and meaningf
Tetra Tech is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our high-performing ecology team in delivering technically robust, commercially aware solutions across renewable energy, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Join Us in Shaping the Future of Sustainable Ecology This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, high-profile work that supports the transition to clean energy and sustainable development, while developing your expertise across a varied and meaningf
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.