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What is Working at Midland Ecology Like?
Ecological Consultancy in the Midlands
Midland Ecology is a continually growing professional team of qualified surveyors, licensed ecologists and support staff. All based within the West Midlands region, less experienced surveyors learn from our senior ecologists, and all of our team benefit from sharing knowledge.
Combining field, home and office working, our staff can work independently within the comfort of an established and friendly support network.
A Unique Opportunity for Ecologists
If you’re looking for the latest ecology jobs in the West Midlands area, Midland Ecology offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing ecology consultancy and become an integral part of the processes.
It could be that you’re new to the profession, looking to grow your experience through graduate or seasonal work, or ready to take the next step as a principal ecologist. Whatever your situation, we can provide training, progression and a supportive team environment.
About Our Ecology Consultancy
We are a professional ecological consultancy delivering best practice surveys and reports to clients all over the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.
Our small team of ecological consultants and technical specialists work closely together to support planning applications and nature recovery projects.
The work we do spans specialist environmental surveys, planning for meeting the requirements of biodiversity net gain (BNG), protected species surveys and invasive species surveys for different categories of flora and fauna, and various types of ecological and environmental impact assessments.
After years of service, we’ve worked with developers, landowners, local authorities, and more, and we’re proud to contribute to positive impact partners such as Environment Bank, the National Trust and Natural England / Natural Resources Wales.
Working as a Midland Ecology Consultant
Every successful applicant in our team benefits from a mix of fieldwork, home-based report writing and office collaboration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ecological Field Surveys (such as protected species and habitat delivery specialist work involving bats, great crested newts and water voles)
- Data Collection, Writing Reports and Environmental Management Advice
- Habitat Management and Project Management (for both residential and commercial schemes)
- Supporting Services from a Related Discipline (such as climate change, environmental science, air quality reviews and noise surveys)
- Working with Clients to Deliver Expert Advice that Achieves a High Standard of Outcome
Based on your level of experience, you may also take on a key role in advising on landscape architecture or water resources projects. Our hybrid approach means you’ll enjoy permanent hours or part-time flexibility, with fixed-term roles also available depending on the specific job type.
For experienced ecologists, there are additional leadership and mentoring opportunities within the ecology team, giving you the chance to shape future projects and share your expertise.
Your Development and Progression
As an ecological consultancy, we know how important it is for every successful candidate to grow in their role and see opportunities to move up the ladder.
For that reason alone, we offer:
- Regular Training, Mentoring and Guidance from a Principal Ecologist
- Annual Reviews to Monitor Career Development
- Opportunities for Regular Travel to Support Projects Across the Region
- Clear Pathways into Specialist Roles
To apply for any of our current vacancies, you’ll need a driving licence and the ability to work by yourself and in collaboration with other members of the team.
From beginner roles as an intern or graduate to intermediate roles as a consultant and advanced roles as a senior ecologist, all of our ecology jobs come with a competitive salary, operations across the West Midlands, and the chance to progress into other positions.
All of our job board listings include key details, such as closing date, contract type, key responsibilities and what’s expected from you in the role depending on experience and qualifications, giving you everything you need to know before applying.
Want to Know More?
You can find out more about our staff benefits, view available positions and read some of our employee case studies.
Of course, you’re also welcome to get in touch with our team directly if you have any questions.
Just call us at 01244661170 or email us at info@midlandecology.co.uk
Employee Case Study
After joining Midland Ecology in 2020 as a Seasonal Ecologist, Chloe has worked her way up, gaining experience and protected species licences along the way. She is now a core member of our ecological consultancy, working as a Consultant Ecologist.
Find out more about her journey below:
My proudest achievement working for Midland Ecology is gaining my level one bat licence. This feels like a significant accomplishment and a stepping stone in my career. I am looking forward to achieving my level two bat licence in the future.
I have worked for Midland Ecology since May 2020. I was employed as a Seasonal Ecologist in May 2020, where I was promoted to Graduate Ecologist in September 2020, Assistant Ecologist in August 2021 and Consultant Ecologist in December 2022.
Before working with Midland Ecology, I had undertaken several ecological field surveys (including bat surveys, great crested newt translocation and dormouse surveys), with a limited amount of experience in writing ecological reports.
During my time with Midland Ecology, I have been involved in several different projects (commercial and residential), assisting and shadowing several of our ecologists on surveys and being involved in the writing of reports. I now lead my own projects, which is typical in ecological consultancy, and have a broad range of experience in all sorts of projects. I feel very lucky to have gained a Great Crested Newt Level 1 Class Licence and Bat Level 1 Class Licence over my time with Midland Ecology.
At university, I undertook a BSc (Hons) in Zoology with Conservation. After finishing university, I was unsure what career I wanted to do. I started researching jobs within the natural environment and came across ecology. After researching ecology, I started volunteering with bat groups and signed myself up for a course in the Introduction to Ecology. This course described what was involved in being an Ecologist, and after completing this course, I knew I wanted to be involved. I started a job as an Ecological Field Surveyor and started undertaking ecological surveys.
I was recommended Midland Ecology by a past colleague. When I spoke to the Director and started working for the company, I really liked how welcoming everyone was. From the get-go, I was treated as part of the team. This was very reassuring, especially after moving to the area and not knowing many people. It also gave me confidence that I was joining an ecology consultancy where teamwork and support are valued.
My working week changes during the summer and winter. During the summer, we undertake several nocturnal bat surveys (dusk emergence and dawn re-entry surveys) which means working times vary. We all get involved in nocturnal bat surveys, and share the load, so some days I work evenings or mornings, with some report writing in the day; other days I undertake daytime surveys out in the field. In the winter, we usually work roughly 9–5 undertaking Preliminary Roost Assessments (PRAs) and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), and writing up the reports. A usual week in the winter involves two days out in the field, and three days report writing and liaising with clients, which is standard practice in ecological consultancy. Some reports can be turned around in as little as 1 day, while others take longer depending on complexity.
The most enjoyable part of my role with Midland Ecology is that every day is different. No two projects are the same, therefore we undertake a range of surveys for a mix of projects. The week is very varied: some days involve report writing whereas other days involve being outside all day. The flexible and hybrid working with Midland Ecology also means I can adapt my working day round personal commitments.
My progression and growth has always been recognised working for Midland Ecology. We are encouraged to undertake training courses often, and my colleagues are always open to talking things over and discussing projects. This allows us to build on each other’s expertise and get a second opinion on projects. I continue to have regular discussions with the company directors about the progression of my career while working with Midland Ecology, including annual reviews to monitor development and future opportunities. This kind of mentoring and ongoing development is one of the reasons why working in an ecological consultancy is so rewarding.
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