Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Do you want to work for one of the most sustainable companies in the world and across a wide variety of project types and sectors?

We currently have an opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic ecologist to join our growing environment and engineering team in Birmingham . This position within our team will suit a committed and ambitious individual who can demonstrate strong technical and interpersonal skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high-performance team.

We are currently leading on a number of exciting and innovative schemes throughout the UK and Ireland, and Overseas including several flagship projects of national importance, including the design of wetland areas and other habitat improvements, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), and stormwater interventions that benefit local communities.

• Conduct a variety of field surveys, including those for bats, reptiles, great crested newts, badgers, and birds.
• Perform office-based tasks such as data analysis, cartography, report writing, and survey planning.
• Prepare and complete Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, HMMPs, and Mitigation & Enhancement Strategies.
• Input into Habitat and Ecological mitigation designs on large infrastructure projects

• relevant professional experience from within ecological consultancy, demonstrating a broad ecological skill set and, ideally, holding protected species licences.
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging wildlife policy and legislation in the UK.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with enthusiasm for ecology and environmental issues.
• Committed to high professional standards, with an organised, motivated, and flexible approach to work.
• Holds a relevant BSc and/or MSc degree, possesses a full driving licence, and has access to personal transport