Ecologist
CV-LibraryStaffordshirepermanentPosted: 9 June 2026
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Permanent role
Rail Industry
Office location - Staffordshire
Hybrid - Field work, office and home based
Salary - £30,000 - £50,000 + Company car / allowance
An Ecologist is required to join a vibrant and charismatic team, with the company's Head Quarters based in Staffordshire. This is a hybrid role combining fieldwork and site visits with office-based tasks, offering a varied and rewarding workload. The successful candidate will support a wide range of ecology-related activities across multiple rail contracts throughout the UK, with a particular focus on projects in the South of England and Wales.
You will play a key role in leading, advising, and upskilling the business on mitigation strategies for protected species, including dormice, otters, great crested newts, and badgers.
Ecologist - BENEFITS
Salary - £30,000 - £50,000 (depends on experience)
Company car / allowance
Private medical insurance
Cashplan with optical and dental cover
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Pension scheme with employer contribution of 5%
Life assurance 3x Salary
Training and development support
Flexible working / hybrid options
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to an independent financial advisor
Ecologist - REQUIREMENTS - Essential
Experience on rail projects
Valid PTS (or previously held)
Full UK driving licence
Ecologist - REQUIREMENTS - Desirable
Experience working with dormouse, GCN, badger, or otter
BS 42020 / CIEEM membership
--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website
Permanent role
Rail Industry
Office location - Staffordshire
Hybrid - Field work, office and home based
Salary - £30,000 - £50,000 + Company car / allowance
An Ecologist is required to join a vibrant and charismatic team, with the company's Head Quarters based in Staffordshire. This is a hybrid role combining fieldwork and site visits with office-based tasks, offering a varied and rewarding workload. The successful candidate will support a wide range of ecology-related activities across multiple rail contracts throughout the UK, with a particular focus on projects in the South of England and Wales.
You will play a key role in leading, advising, and upskilling the business on mitigation strategies for protected species, including dormice, otters, great crested newts, and badgers.
Ecologist - BENEFITS
Salary - £30,000 - £50,000 (depends on experience)
Company car / allowance
Private medical insurance
Cashplan with optical and dental cover
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Pension scheme with employer contribution of 5%
Life assurance 3x Salary
Training and development support
Flexible working / hybrid options
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to an independent financial advisor
Ecologist - REQUIREMENTS - Essential
Experience on rail projects
Valid PTS (or previously held)
Full UK driving licence
Ecologist - REQUIREMENTS - Desirable
Experience working with dormouse, GCN, badger, or otter
BS 42020 / CIEEM membership
--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website